Food & Beverage Quality Auditor

The Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) is a globally recognized leader in Halal certification services, ensuring compliance with Halal standards since 1982.  As a not-for-profit and equal-opportunity employer, IFANCA is committed to maintaining the highest industry standards.

Job Overview:

The Food & Beverage Quality Auditor will be responsible for evaluating applications, conducting technical assessments, and performing audits to ensure products, ingredients, and production processes comply with Halal certification standards.  This role requires a strong background in food science, auditing, and regulatory compliance to provide technical guidance and maintain industry-leading standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Application & Document Review: Assess applications, raw materials, and ingredient certification requests for Halal compliance.
• Technical Assessments: Conduct in-depth evaluation of client submissions, ensuring adherence to Halal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Audit Execution: Plan, organize, and conduct on-site audits of production facilities to verify Halal compliance.
• Data Collection & Reporting: Gather information through interviews, observations, and document reviews, compiling detailed audit reports.
• Compliance Monitoring: Evaluate factors that impact audit findings and ensure accuracy, reliability, and confidentiality in reporting.
• Collaboration & Guidance: Provide recommendations to clients, maintain clear communication, and support cross-functional teams in Halal compliance.
• Halal Portal Management: Contribute to a comprehensive ingredient database, categorizing materials and managing updates.
• Schedule H Oversight: Review and maintain Schedule H documentation, ensuring accurate data collection and formatting for client records.
• Training & Supervision: Oversee and support fellow auditors, ensuring compliance with best practices in Halal certification.

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristen Gawrys at kgawrys@cps4jobs.com.

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Salary

$65,000 – 100,000

Benefits

Medical, Retirement Saving Plan, Paid time off

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Industrial/Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy (Pharm D), or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Halal certification, food industry auditing, quality management, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Islamic dietary laws, Halal standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software tools for auditing and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in team leadership, supervision, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Training in food safety and quality (preferred).
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristen Gawrys at kgawrys@cps4jobs.com.

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