Audit & Compliance Officer Job AAA Growers

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and conduct internal audits, including BRCGS, GlobalG.A.P., customer standards, organic certification, and other compliance audits.
• Participate in and support second-party and third-party audits, ensuring timely closure of non-conformities.
• Maintain and update audit schedules, certification records, and compliance databases.
• Coordinate staff training programs and maintain training records and matrices.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Manage statutory compliance requirements, including Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), NEMA, WRA, PCPB, and Public Health regulations.
• Conduct supplier audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Maintain the company legal register and compliance documentation.
• Facilitate the review, updating, and implementation of food safety manuals, procedures, and standards.
• Support CCP validation, OPR monitoring, and overall food safety system effectiveness.
• Participate in stock-taking exercises and provide support during internal and external audits.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Successful completion of internal, second-party, and third-party audits.
• Timely closure of audit non-conformities.
• Achievement and maintenance of statutory and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Completion of annual training plans and maintenance of training records.
• Timely renewal and maintenance of certifications and audit schedules.
• Effective maintenance of the legal register and compliance databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Assurance, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in food safety, quality management systems, audits, and certification standards.
• Working knowledge of BRCGS, GlobalG.A.P., HACCP, customer standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and database management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in a packhouse, manufacturing, or food processing environment will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

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