Halal Auditor

American Halal Foundation (AHF) is a US-based halal certification body and member of the World Halal Food Council, with international offices in Tampa (HQ), Seattle, Maryland, Rhode Island, Houston, Chicago, Montreal, Shanghai, and Tamil Nadu. AHF's mission is to establish, grow, and protect halal integrity globally.

**About the Role**

As a Halal Auditor, you will evaluate, inspect, and verify that products, processes, and facilities comply with halal certification requirements. You'll ensure conformity with Islamic requirements, hygiene standards, traceability, and the integrity of halal-certified goods.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Plan and conduct on-site and remote halal audits according to GSO, BPJPH, MS1500, and other relevant Islamic standards
• Verify compliance with slaughtering, processing, and handling guidelines in accordance with halal standards and Islamic principles
• Evaluate risks of cross-contamination with non-halal or najis (impure) materials
• Collect samples for laboratory analysis when required
• Prepare detailed audit reports documenting non-conformity findings and corrective action requests
• Collaborate with the Islamic Guidelines Board or Islamic Affairs experts when religious rulings are needed
• Maintain impartiality and confidentiality throughout all audits and certification activities
• Support quality management systems aligned with major international accreditations

**Qualifications**

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Veterinary Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in auditing, food safety, or halal certification
• Familiarity with BPJPH, MS1500, GSO 993, GSO 2055-1, GSO 2055-2, and ISO 17065 (preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of auditing standards, risk management, and internal controls
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
• Completion of recognized halal auditing or certification training (preferred)

**What AHF Offers**

• Competitive salary
• Professional growth through training and certification opportunities
• Mission-driven work upholding halal standards globally
• Supportive, inclusive culture grounded in integrity, truth, kaizen (continuous improvement), and ihsan (excellence)
• Equal opportunity employer; veterans and individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply

**Location & Work Arrangement**

Nationwide coverage across the US, EU, and Mexico with both on-site and remote audit work.