Italy Food Voluntary Certification Operations Lead Auditor

Italy Food Voluntary Certification Operations Lead Auditor

Posting Date: 2 Apr 2026

City: FIRENZE

Location: FIRENZE, IT, 50127 Casalecchio Di Reno, IT, 40033 Genova, IT, 16128

Contract Type: Permanent

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a Italy Food Voluntary Certification Operations Lead Auditor to join its office in Firenze or Bologna or Genova, Italy within the Mediterranean & Africa CertificationDivision.

Mission

The role focuses on planning, conducting, and managing audits within our certification business related to the different certification schemes.

Key Accountabilities

• Audit Program Management: Prepare, manage, and control the audit program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
• Document Review: Check customer management system documents, including manuals, procedures, instructions, files, and records, to verify compliance and accuracy.
• Audit Planning: Plan audits and coordinate with relevant stakeholders.
• Audit Participation: Participate in and lead audits, conducting interviews, note-taking, and assessing the implementation of management systems.
• Audit Result Definition: Identify and define audit results (Positive and negative findings as non conformities, opportunity of improvement).
• Report Generation: Draw up comprehensive audit reports detailing findings and recommendations for certification decisions.
• Follow‑Up Management: Manage the follow‑up process, including tracking non‑conformities and corrective actions, ensuring resolution and compliance.
• Technical Review: Conduct technical reviews of audit files and propose certification decisions based on thorough analysis.
• Skill Maintenance: Keep skills, qualifications, and certifications up to date by staying informed about industry standards and best practices.
• Resource Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance of resources involved in the certification process, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Data Management: Maintain updated records of customer data and other information relevant to the audit process.
• Customer Engagement: Manage technical meetings with customers, fostering positive relationships and addressing any technical concerns.

Qualifications

• Lead Auditor qualification for the voluntary BRCGS / IFS Food certification standards or at least having passed the IFS Food auditor qualification exams (written and oral)
• Strong understanding of audit planning, execution, and reporting processes.
• Proven ability to lead and manage audit programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry requirements.
• Expertise in conducting document reviews, identifying non‑conformities, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Skilled in technical reviews and defining audit results, including corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills for conducting interviews, reporting findings, and engaging with customers.
• In‑depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong ability to monitor resource performance and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Up‑to‑date qualifications and certifications, including Lead Auditor certification (ISO, etc.).

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in: Food Science and Technology or Animal Production Science and Technology or Degree in Agricultural Science and Technology or Biological Sciences or Veterinary Medicine #LI-MP3

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.

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