Technical Reviewer

Opportunity with SGS India for the position of Technical Reviewer - BAP | Location - Kolkata

Company Profile: Established in 1878, SGS transformed grain trading in Europe by offering innovative agricultural inspection services. SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification MNC. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 96,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,700 offices and laboratories around the world. We cater quality services to 9 Businesses in India like Consumer & Retail Services, Oil & Gas, Industrial services, AFL, Minerals etc.

Kindly visit our Global Website: www.sgs.comIndia Website: www.sgsgroup.in

Qualification -B. Sc. in Food Science. B. Tech in Food Technology

Location - Kolkata

Industry/Sector: TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification)

Job Description - Technical Reviewer - BAP

Position: Technical Reviewer BAP

Location: Kolkata

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Technical Reviewer BAP

to support the technical review and approval of audit/assessment reports and related documentation. The role will ensure that technical deliverables are accurate, complete, compliant with applicable standards, and meet organizational and accreditation requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Review audit and assessment reports, technical records, findings, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.

- Conduct technical reviews in line with applicable BAP schemes, standards, certification requirements, and internal procedures.

- Verify that audit findings, observations, non-conformities, and conclusions are adequately supported by objective evidence.

- Ensure consistency between audit scope, audit plans, audit findings, evidence, and final reports.

- Identify technical gaps, inconsistencies, and deviations and provide appropriate feedback to auditors/technical teams.

- Ensure reports comply with applicable accreditation, certification, regulatory, and customer requirements.

- Coordinate with auditors, technical teams, operations, and certification functions for resolution of technical queries.

- Support timely closure of technical review comments and ensure required corrections are adequately addressed.

- Maintain records of technical reviews and ensure traceability of decisions and approvals.

- Participate in calibration, technical meetings, training, and competency development activities.

- Keep updated on changes to relevant standards, schemes, regulations, guidance documents, and industry practices.

- Support continual improvement of technical review processes and documentation.

Key Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Food Technology, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a relevant discipline, depending on the applicable BAP scheme.

- Relevant experience in auditing, certification, inspection, technical review, quality assurance, or compliance

- Strong knowledge of applicable management systems, certification schemes, standards, and audit principles.

- Experience in reviewing technical reports and audit documentation will be an advantage.

- Auditor/Lead Auditor qualifications relevant to the applicable scheme will be preferred.

- Experience with BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) certification/schemes would be highly desirable.

Candidates with relevant seafood/aquaculture, food processing, fisheries, or supply-chain experience may be preferred, depending on the assigned technical scope.

Required Skills

- Strong technical and analytical review skills.

- Good understanding of audit methodologies and certification processes.

- Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.

- Ability to interpret standards, procedures, and technical requirements.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple reviews within defined timelines.

- Good coordination and stakeholder-management skills.

- Proficiency in MS Office and documentation/reporting tools.

Key Competencies

- Technical Expertise

- Analytical Thinking

- Attention to Detail

- Decision Making

- Quality Orientation

- Communication Skills

- Stakeholder Management

- Time Management

- Integrity and Professionalism

- Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas will be an added advantage:

- Aquaculture and seafood industry

- Food safety and quality

- Farm/processing facility assessments

- Supply-chain audits

- Certification and conformity assessment

- BAP or other recognized food/aquaculture certification schemes

Interested candidates kindly share your updated CV on [email removed]