Corporate Internal Auditor

**About YaYA Foods**:
**A career at YaYA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to**
- Build a career, not just have a job.
- Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals.
- Become part of a teamwork focused culture.
- Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path.

**Reports to: Corporate Internal Auditor Manager**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc internal audit/ in-depth process audits across all manufacturing sites to assess compliance with company standards, FDA regulations, and other applicable food safety guidelines (e.g., HACCP, GMP, GFSI).
- Review and evaluate the effectiveness of food safety programs, procedures, and documentation, identifying areas for improvement.
- Generate detailed audit reports that document findings, non-compliance issues, and areas for corrective actions.
- Work with facility teams to ensure corrective actions are implemented and track progress on corrective action plans.
- Assess and report on food safety risks, product safety issues, and operational processes to senior management.
- Recommend improvements to mitigate food safety risks and ensure safe, high-quality products.
- Support the company’s efforts in obtaining and maintaining food safety certifications (e.g., FSSC 22000).
- Prepare facilities for third-party audits and assist in the resolution of any findings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve food safety protocols and practices.
- Directly involved in customer audits to present and clarify issues related to technical, regulatory & Food safety compliance.
- Identify trends and areas of concern within food safety systems and work with cross functional team to develop continuous improvement plans by conducting comprehensive Internal Audits and in-Depth Process Audits
- Assist in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain compliance and improve efficiency in food safety practices.
- Stay current on food safety regulations and industry trends to advise management on updates or changes.
- Provide guidance and training to facility personnel on food safety best practices, audit processes, and regulatory compliance.
- Promote a culture of food safety and continuous improvement within the organization.
- **Travel**: Regular travel all manufacturing sites may be required (up to 30% of the time).
- Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
- Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Preferred Skills**
- Experience with statistical analysis software for data interpretation.
- Knowledge of quality management systems, such as ISO 9001 or cGMP
- Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies, such as HACCP or FMEA
- Previous experience in project management
- Certifications: HACCP Certification (required) Internal Auditor Certification (preferred, e.g., ISO 22000, FSSC 22000)

**Profile**
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or auditing within the food manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, including FDA, USDA, and GFSI standards.
- Familiarity with auditing tools and methodologies (e.g., process audits, documentation reviews, risk assessments).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other auditing software tools.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).

**_
Why Join Us_**

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.