Lead Auditor – Food Safety (BRCGS) – Dubai

About the role

TÜV SÜD Middle East LLC is seeking an experienced Lead Auditor to conduct food safety audits in the United Arab Emirates. You will be responsible for evaluating food safety management systems against BRCGS and other international standards, ensuring compliance and supporting certification decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and conduct audits against BRCGS Food Safety standards.
• Evaluate food safety management systems such as HACCP, GMP, FSSC, ISO 22000 and related standards.
• Identify non‑conformities, prepare detailed audit reports and follow up on corrective actions.
• Ensure audits comply with ISO 17021 and ISO 19011 requirements.
• Support certification decisions and technical reviews as a registered BRCGS Lead Auditor.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 + years of experience in food safety auditing within the GCC region.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, HACCP and food safety management systems.
• Lead Auditor qualification for ISO 22000, FSMS or BRCGS.
• Experience in food production or processing environments.

Required skills

• BRCGS
• HACCP
• ISO 22000
• ISO 17021
• ISO 19011
• Risk assessment
• Food safety management systems
• Audit reporting

What we offer

• Full‑time, field‑based role with a global leader in testing, inspection and certification.
• Opportunities for professional development and exposure to diverse food manufacturing sites.