Lead Assessor ISO 22000 and QSE
Date: 11 Sept 2026
Location: Lyon, FR, 69003
Company: LRQA
Job ID:41897
Location:France: E-Lyon
Position Category:Assessors
Position Type:Employee Regular
Lead Assessor ISO/FSSC 22000 and QSE
Role Purpose:
As a Lead Assessor ISO/FSSC 22000 and QSE, you will be responsible for conducting independent audits and assessments of food safety and quality management systems, helping clients achieve compliance, improve performance, and maintain certification against internationally recognised standards, including ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000.
Acting as a trusted technical expert, you will evaluate the effectiveness of management systems within food manufacturing, processing, and supply chain organisations, identifying opportunities for continual improvement and ensuring alignment with accreditation requirements. Through the delivery of high-quality assurance services, you will support organisations in strengthening food safety, quality, and operational excellence.
The role also focuses on developing strong client relationships, providing professional guidance and insight, and contributing to the growth of LRQA's service offering through your sector expertise and customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Lead Assessor at LRQA you will, working individually or as part of a team, verify management systems in the food industry. Qualifications and/or experiences in Food Safety systems are a must. You will act as an expert and examine, as well as assess, the implementation of a management system for our clients' all around the country and/or abroad. Your goal is to contribute to the improvement of a client’s overall food management system, provide an excellent service to the client and be knowledgeable about the requirements of the accreditation.
The broadening and deepening of the collaboration with our clients is also a great aspect of your job. Based on your expertise you will contribute to the development of our services.
This is a challenging and diverse job where you will get to meet a lot of different people, varying clients, and meet interesting challenges in all aspects.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in the food industry (process and/or technology)
- Adequate working experience in quality management and food safety in the food sector
- Qualification for auditing in IFS Food/ BRC Food
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience (in relation to food production & technology) in the food industry.
- Qualified in the following activities: dairy products, meats, bakeries, drinks, oils / fats
- Analytical approach with proactive attitude and assertiveness
- Very good communication skills
- Good command of English and French both spoken and written (level C)
- You are located near Lyon or Paris.
- Travels in France
- 180 days chargeable per year
Who are LRQA?
LRQA is a leading global assurance partner, combining deep industry expertise with innovative solutions to help organizations manage risk, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth.
Operating in over 50 countries with a team of 2,500+ professionals, we support more than 60,000 clients worldwide through assurance, certification, cybersecurity, inspection, and training services. Our purpose is simple: to help businesses build a safer, more secure, and more sustainable future.
What We Offer:
Join a global team where your expertise is valued and your development is supported. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements where applicable, a competitive salary aligned with the market, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Pre-Employment Checks
If you are successful in securing a role with us, we may carry out pre-employment checks, as permitted by local law, including verification of identity, right to work, employment history, education, and criminal records where applicable.
These checks are conducted by our trusted screening partner, Cfirst, in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Any personal data collected will be used solely for recruitment purposes, stored securely, and retained only as required.
For questions about the screening process, contact Onboarding@lrqa.com , For queries regarding your personal data, contact dataprotection@lrqa.com
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