Service Line Manager (Food & Bavarage)

Local Unit & Position Description: Service Line Manager (Food & Bavarage)

• Supports the development and improvement of Services and Schemes in the F&B market, in cooperation with Market & Industry Functions
• Support the Accreditation Manager for the adequate management of the accreditations/designations related to F&B global services
• Ensures adequate monitoring & verifying compliance of all DNV F&B services
• Deliver input to the Quality Manager to keep the procedures up to date with the (changing) requirements and manage and monitor technical developments efficiently within the budget and on time.
• Is responsible for the Knowledge portal, F&B part and makes sure it is complete and functional to all relevant users
• Monitor the quality of certification work delivered by DNV Business Assurance Global Technical Hub and Local Units worldwide and maintain the obtained quality level.
• Develop and coach the certification specialists/accreditation/schemes managers related to F&B with their various tasks and technical issues and ensure the operation is efficiently set up.
• Ensures technical adequacy and maintenance of the F&B processes.
• Actively promotes, supports and facilitates the fulfilment of DNV's Purpose, Vision and Values, and shall foster a culture of cooperation within the Technical Dept. and with other Global Technical Hubs and Local Units.
• Shall at all times has DNV’s best interest in focus, be loyal to decisions made and shall act as a role model for his/her direct reports.
• Set up a budget and manage the F&B-IS-MSC-A&A technical special development projects and report deviations.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent experience in Food/Feed area

• Preferred demonstrated in Food Safety Management Systems

• Preferred experience into the Food Industries

• Knowledge of and/or experience with GFSI and HACCP standards, supply chain and/or training

• Past key role in the certification process i.e.:

• the review of reports and/or corrective actions and taking decisions on the audit outcome

• appropriate working technical knowledge of the processes sufficient to evaluate the audit reports related to F&B certification/accreditation

• understand the key risks and control processes as well as an understanding of relevant regulations/standards related to F&B certification/accreditation

• Sufficiently experienced and qualified to evaluate the verification processes, working papers and associated evidence and recommendations made by the assessment/audit team (ISO 17065)

We offer :

• A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development
• Great colleagues who value teamwork and support
• Attractive total compensation package
• International working environment
• Flexible working hours and focus on work/life balance
• Interesting and challenging projects, both national and international
• Be part of a world-leading company that has a global reach with more than 12 000 employees around to world and is headquartered in Norway
• The possibility to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV

Company & Business Area Description: DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We are one of the world’s leading certification, assurance and risk management providers. Whether certifying a company’s management system or products, providing training, or assessing supply chains, and digital assets, we enable customers and stakeholders to make critical decisions with confidence. We are committed to support our customers to transition and realize their long-term strategic goals sustainably, and collectively contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Equal Opportunity Statement: DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!