Food & Beverage Quality Halal 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 Halal 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 – 115,000

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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