The core responsibility of the Food Assurance Certification US Audit Execution Manager is to oversee and actively manage all elements of the audit process – including management of full time and contract auditors – from the completion of the scheduling process through the preparation of the package provided to the certification manager for all audit executions.The Food Assurance Certification US Audit Execution Manager is responsible for the delivery of service for the food assurance audit and certification activities in the United States comprised of food safety and integrity certification; supplier auditing, and other aligned assurance services in the food safety market.  This generally includes the following:
 Primary accountability for execution of all audit services from completion of scheduling through execution; reporting; corrective action review; and preparation of the certification package in alignment with program requirements.Engagement and support for the development, documentation, implementation, and operation of operating procedures presented in SOPs; training; policies and supported by tools.Management of all elements of audit execution, report creation, and corrective action review consistent with established performance KPIs.Develop and manage a team of auditors – including full time employees and contractors - for food safety and integrity certification and supplier auditing to effectively execute audit and certification services.Manage and maintain general auditor competency requirements and work with technical and scheme managers to set and maintain general and scheme specific competency requirements, training and competency signoffs.Coordinate and lead regular auditor calibration meetings with the support of scheme and technical managers.Effectively manage the assigned human resources within the organization including completion of annual performance reviews for all direct reports and coordinate and review annual reviews of all other personnel.Understand and effectively communicate all key client requirements and critical success factors for audit execution.Manage audit execution elements to optimize client satisfaction.Support maintenance of accreditations for all US-based certification programs – leveraging the developed and implemented management processes.Continually keep abreast of latest developments in the industry through attending events, networking and industry associations.Essential Duties:Applies good practices in all areas of responsibility, as appropriateRegular attendance and punctualityDemonstrates and promotes the company visionEnsures that Eurofins has appropriate systems, work ethics and policies in place to guarantee a high quality of service to clients.Maintains confidentiality and impartiality in all aspects of work and adhere to all procedures established by Eurofins and key clients.Manages employee relation issues as per company guidelines and with the support of Human ResourcesVerifies that company employment policies and procedures are being followed correctlyConducts all activities in a safe and efficient mannerPerforms other duties as assigned