Quality Auditor - Food Auditor; Audits

For nearly 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deploy a network of highly skilled associates throughout the United States and over 90 countries worldwide, ensuring rapid on‑site support at supplier locations.

We’re hiring a Food Auditor. This is a contract opportunity in which you will perform 1‑2 day audits at various suppliers in the US. You are given the flexibility to accept or reject these assignments according to your own availability.

The ideal candidate has significant lead audit experience within the Food industry
, with familiarity in ISO/FSSC 22000
, SQF
, HACCP
, FAMI‑QS
, FSMA
, and 21 CFR 110/111/117
.

• Conduct on‑site supplier audits across assigned regions (primarily New Jersey and neighboring states).
• Evaluate compliance to GMP
  , FSMA
  , and ISO/FSSC standards.
• Perform audits of facilities involved in food manufacturing, packaging, raw materials, and feed/ingredient processing
  .
• Prepare audit plans, conduct opening/closing meetings, and document findings per SQA client specifications
  .
• Write clear, detailed, and compliant audit reports, submitting them promptly.
• Collaborate with the SQA Content Team to finalize and clarify reports.
• Represent SQA Services with professionalism and objectivity during supplier and client interactions.

• Minimum 5 years of auditing experience within the Food industry
  .
• Must have conducted 10 or more supplier audits as a Lead Auditor
  .
• Knowledge of ISO/FSSC 22000
  , SQF
  , BRCGS ‑ Food Safety
  , HACCP
  , FAMI-QS
  , FSMA
  , and 21 CFR 110, 111, or 117
  .
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct on‑site audits and travel regionally.
• Availability for at least two audits per month (additional REQs may be opened based on capacity).
• Must reside within 4 hours (driving/flying) of Cincinnati, OH.

• Experience auditing feed, ingredient, or packaging suppliers
  .
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical or nutraceutical manufacturing (a plus).
• Lead Auditor certifications in ISO 9001
  , FSSC 22000
  , or SQF preferred.
• Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is considered a plus but not required.

$1,400 a day. $1,400 USD per 1‑day audit (inclusive of preparation, travel, audit execution, reporting, and follow‑up).

Travel expenses reimbursed at cost with receipts per SQA travel policy.

Flexible, project‑based opportunity — you may accept or decline audit assignments based on your schedule.

SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.