Lead Auditor

Description

Tagaddod is seeking a meticulous and experienced lead auditor to join our team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for conducting thorough audits to ensure compliance with our internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. You will lead audit teams and liaise with various departments to assess operational efficiencies and compliance.

Responsibilities

1. Mass balance verification
Verify material flow from raw materials to production, finished goods, and waste/scrap. Reconcile inventory records with production and waste disposal data. Identify discrepancies and investigate root causes (e.g., losses, inefficiencies, or potential non-compliance). Ensure proper documentation of material inputs and outputs in line with operational records.

2. Traceability systems audit
Evaluate traceability systems using one-step-forward / one-step-backward methodology. Conduct traceability tests (e.g., mock recalls) to assess system effectiveness. Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as:

• ISO 22005 (traceability in food/feed chains)
• GS1 standards
• Sector-specific systems (e.g., pharma serialization, FSC, etc.)

3. Chain of custody (CoC) compliance audit
Audit chain of custody systems for certified materials (e.g., organic, halal, sustainable products). Verify segregation, labeling, and handling of certified vs. non-certified materials. Ensure compliance with applicable certification requirements.

4. Batch & lot traceability
Review and verify batch/lot coding systems from raw material receipt to final product dispatch. Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of batch records. Identify gaps in traceability or coding processes and recommend improvements.

5. Data integrity & documentation
Ensure compliance with data integrity principles (ALCOA+): attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, accurate + complete, consistent, enduring, available. Review audit trails, record retention practices, and system controls. Detect risks of data manipulation, falsification, or missing records.

6. Audit & compliance support
Participate in internal and external audits related to traceability and material accountability. Prepare audit reports with clear findings and actionable recommendations. Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) follow-ups.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in auditing, with a focus on internal audits. Proven experience leading audits (ISO or sector-specific schemes). Strong knowledge of:

• Mass balance methodologies
• Traceability systems
• Chain of custody standards

Lead auditor certification (ISO or equivalent) is highly preferred.