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 Functions
Ensure suppliers provide safe and wholesome materials through scheduled audits and/or document evaluation
Work with internal departments to ensure supplier complaints are addressed in a timely manner and resolved adequately
Work with internal departments to address claims against suppliers; work with finance department to streamline process for collecting claim money when due
Perform 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 issues
Schedule and perform routine supplier facility audits to ensure food safety and quality
Write audit reports; request corrective actions for non-conformance findings as needed and follow up on corrective actions
Perform new supplier approval assessments; review and recommend actions based on risk
Perform risk assessments to ensure current suppliers and co-manufacturers meet quality assurance, food safety, and regulatory requirements
Document and communicate supplier non-compliance activity and escalate appropriately
Work 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 programs
Provide timely and accurate supplier reviews; work with suppliers and co-manufacturers on corrective actions and closures
Maintain Rise's Supplier Quality Program policies and procedures to reflect current/best practices related to supplier compliance responsibilities
Develop an annual audit plan for existing suppliers
Manage audit records for supplier, company, and distributor partner visits; report monthly on progress and deviations
Support the Regulatory and Supplier Quality team in quality system improvements, plant issues, customer quality, problem solving, and supplier quality
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)
Bachelor's degree in microbiology, food science, or related discipline
3+ years of experience in food supplier auditing
Experience in food manufacturing, food manufacturing risks, and processing systems preferred
PCQI, Internal Auditor, HACCP, GFSI, ASQ certifications preferred
Good understanding of PC applications such as SAP, TraceGains, and Microsoft Office preferred
Understanding of Canadian regulations preferred
Strong technical aptitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with all levels and functions of the company
Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision

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