Supplier Compliance Specialist - Tucker, United States - Rise Baking Company
Description
Support the effective implementation, execution, and management of the Supplier Quality Program by ensuring suppliers and co-manufacturers are in compliance with Rise Baking Company standards.
Identify supplier risk by partnering with internal departments to ensure supplier complaints/claims are addressed in a timely manner, audits are completed as required, and supplier documentation is reviewed.
Essential FunctionsEnsure suppliers provide safe and wholesome materials through scheduled audits and/or document evaluationWork with internal departments to ensure supplier complaints are addressed in a timely manner and resolved adequatelyWork with internal departments to address claims against suppliers; work with finance department to streamline process for collecting claim money when duePerform supplier risk assessments to determine facility risk based on evaluation of performance, documentation, GFSI status, etc.
Perform for-cause audits to investigate food safety or quality issuesSchedule and perform routine supplier facility audits to ensure food safety and qualityWrite audit reports; request corrective actions for non-conformance findings as needed and follow up on corrective actionsPerform new supplier approval assessments; review and recommend actions based on riskPerform risk assessments to ensure current suppliers and co-manufacturers meet quality assurance, food safety, and regulatory requirementsDocument and communicate supplier non-compliance activity and escalate appropriatelyWork with supplier management teams and co-manufacturer partners to evaluate programs and support development of food safety and quality programs; assess and mitigate any risks when reviewing supplier and co-manufacturer programsProvide timely and accurate supplier reviews; work with suppliers and co-manufacturers on corrective actions and closuresMaintain Rises Supplier Quality Program policies and procedures to reflect current/best practices related to supplier compliance responsibilitiesDevelop an annual audit plan for existing suppliersManage audit records for supplier, company, and distributor partner visits; report monthly on progress and deviationsSupport the Regulatory and Supplier Quality team in quality system improvements, plant issues, customer quality, problem solving, and supplier qualityPerform other job-related duties as assignedQualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)Bachelor's degree in microbiology, food science, or related discipline3+ years of experience in food supplier auditingExperience in food manufacturing, food manufacturing risks, and processing systems preferredPCQI, Internal Auditor, HACCP, GFSI, ASQ certifications preferredGood understanding of PC applications such as SAP, TraceGains, and Microsoft Office preferredUnderstanding of Canadian regulations preferredStrong technical aptitudeExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to work effectively with all levels and functions of the companyAbility to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environmentSelf-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision#J-18808-Ljbffr