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Technical Scheme Lead Global Seafood
| Posting date: | 25 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary + Pension + Healthplan |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2024 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | NSF Safety & Quality UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1814 |
Summary
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with one of the UK’s largest certification bodies, with the opportunity to work with and manage some of the largest Seafood and Aquaculture schemes?
NSF is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, and we are growing exponentially – come and join us on our journey!
We are currently looking for a Technical Scheme Lead within our Global Seafood business who will be responsible for the day to day running of a range of NSF Certified Seafood and Aquaculture schemes. In this role you will act as technical advisor for clients, auditors, and other internal staff, reviewing technical reports and conducting certification decisions where necessary. You will also ensure that adequate resources are maintained for certification activities, which will include the onboarding, training, and calibration of our team of auditors.
Principal accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Daily oversight and management of the Seafood Schemes such as Marine Trust, BAP Program, MSC CofC under NSF Certification or one of our other Seafood Schemes.
- Development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Seafood Schemes.
- Carrying out Technical Reviews for Marin Trust and other Seafood Schemes as required (Global Gap, BAP, ASC).
- Auditing to Scheme standards as required.
- Collaborating with the other Seafood Technical Scheme Leads to ensure adequate Technical Cover and Technical expertise across our Global Seafood Team.
- Working with our Global Local Teams to advise them of technical requirements.
- Manage the Key Point Indicators (KPIs) for the program and ensure the quarterly KPI reports for the program are within the required KPIs.
- Experience in Accreditation Management and Scheme rules to ensure we meet the KPIs and ensuring the on-time delivery of Schemes.
- Team lead for the CB Management, Technical and Calibration Team members.
- In the absence of any Technical and Calibration Team members, review facility and final reports when submitted by auditors. Conduct the Decision of Certification if necessary.
- Technical advisor for the program with auditors, senior management, client services.
- Working with the Quality Team to ensure due diligence and technical governance for Seafood and participating in internal and external audits to assigned schemes as required, including participating in the review and response to audit findings to ensure that they are addressed in a timely manner
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated experience in Aquaculture, Seafood Related Business, GFSI Scheme Standards, Accreditation under ISO 17065, Audit Procedures and Processes
- Seafood HACCP Certification (AFDO approved or equivalent)
- Auditor qualification in a relevant scheme.
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in a Marine Science, Fisheries Technology, Biology or other science related studies.
- Lead Assessor
- A knowledge of the Seafood Industry and Auding Experience of Seafood Schemes.
- Experience within a Certification Body Preferred but not essential.
- Analytical approach to work and excellent attention to detail.
- Management level experience.
- Well organised with the ability to plan and schedule work effectively.
- A good level of spoken and written English.
- Demonstrated experience with farmed and wild species (preferred not essential).
- Understanding and knowledge of the NSF programs and systems (preferred not essential).
- Previous audit experience within one of the Seafood Schemes such as BAP/BSP, ASC, MarinTrust, MSC, GlobalGap Aqua, etc
What NSF can offer:
If working in an environment that promotes creativity, thought leadership, close collaboration and importantly mitigates risk to human health and planet health, then NSF can offer you the chance to make a difference. With its commitment to diversity and gender equality, let NSF help you to build your career aspirations in a multi-cultural setting where everyone’s voice is heard.
In this role you will work within a small team, whilst still having the opportunity to interact with auditors around the world.
Apply now and send us your CV and cover letter. Come join our team, we look forward to hearing from you!
About NSF:
NSF is an independent, growing services organization dedicated to improving human and planet health worldwide. We deliver our mission by facilitating standards development and providing world-class testing, inspection, certification, advisory services and digital solutions to the food, water, life sciences and personal care industries. We’re passionate about the work we do, because together, we have a broad impact on our world.
Our ~3,000 team members serve 40,0000 clients in 180 countries from our 45+ offices and labs, as well as remotely/ at client sites.
More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
NSF is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, and we are growing exponentially – come and join us on our journey!
We are currently looking for a Technical Scheme Lead within our Global Seafood business who will be responsible for the day to day running of a range of NSF Certified Seafood and Aquaculture schemes. In this role you will act as technical advisor for clients, auditors, and other internal staff, reviewing technical reports and conducting certification decisions where necessary. You will also ensure that adequate resources are maintained for certification activities, which will include the onboarding, training, and calibration of our team of auditors.
Principal accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Daily oversight and management of the Seafood Schemes such as Marine Trust, BAP Program, MSC CofC under NSF Certification or one of our other Seafood Schemes.
- Development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Seafood Schemes.
- Carrying out Technical Reviews for Marin Trust and other Seafood Schemes as required (Global Gap, BAP, ASC).
- Auditing to Scheme standards as required.
- Collaborating with the other Seafood Technical Scheme Leads to ensure adequate Technical Cover and Technical expertise across our Global Seafood Team.
- Working with our Global Local Teams to advise them of technical requirements.
- Manage the Key Point Indicators (KPIs) for the program and ensure the quarterly KPI reports for the program are within the required KPIs.
- Experience in Accreditation Management and Scheme rules to ensure we meet the KPIs and ensuring the on-time delivery of Schemes.
- Team lead for the CB Management, Technical and Calibration Team members.
- In the absence of any Technical and Calibration Team members, review facility and final reports when submitted by auditors. Conduct the Decision of Certification if necessary.
- Technical advisor for the program with auditors, senior management, client services.
- Working with the Quality Team to ensure due diligence and technical governance for Seafood and participating in internal and external audits to assigned schemes as required, including participating in the review and response to audit findings to ensure that they are addressed in a timely manner
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated experience in Aquaculture, Seafood Related Business, GFSI Scheme Standards, Accreditation under ISO 17065, Audit Procedures and Processes
- Seafood HACCP Certification (AFDO approved or equivalent)
- Auditor qualification in a relevant scheme.
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in a Marine Science, Fisheries Technology, Biology or other science related studies.
- Lead Assessor
- A knowledge of the Seafood Industry and Auding Experience of Seafood Schemes.
- Experience within a Certification Body Preferred but not essential.
- Analytical approach to work and excellent attention to detail.
- Management level experience.
- Well organised with the ability to plan and schedule work effectively.
- A good level of spoken and written English.
- Demonstrated experience with farmed and wild species (preferred not essential).
- Understanding and knowledge of the NSF programs and systems (preferred not essential).
- Previous audit experience within one of the Seafood Schemes such as BAP/BSP, ASC, MarinTrust, MSC, GlobalGap Aqua, etc
What NSF can offer:
If working in an environment that promotes creativity, thought leadership, close collaboration and importantly mitigates risk to human health and planet health, then NSF can offer you the chance to make a difference. With its commitment to diversity and gender equality, let NSF help you to build your career aspirations in a multi-cultural setting where everyone’s voice is heard.
In this role you will work within a small team, whilst still having the opportunity to interact with auditors around the world.
Apply now and send us your CV and cover letter. Come join our team, we look forward to hearing from you!
About NSF:
NSF is an independent, growing services organization dedicated to improving human and planet health worldwide. We deliver our mission by facilitating standards development and providing world-class testing, inspection, certification, advisory services and digital solutions to the food, water, life sciences and personal care industries. We’re passionate about the work we do, because together, we have a broad impact on our world.
Our ~3,000 team members serve 40,0000 clients in 180 countries from our 45+ offices and labs, as well as remotely/ at client sites.
More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.