Supplier Field Auditor
Mars
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Auburn • Kentucky • United States
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About the role
- Review of partner documentation and records, conducting virtual and / or site audits of partner facilities and reporting on programs, procedures, and progress
- Perform appropriate risk assessments to ensure suppliers and co-manufacturers can meet quality assurance, food safety and regulatory requirements
- Complete verification audits to ensure compliance with Champion Petfoods’ food safety and quality standards
- Work with the management teams of supplier and co-manufacturer partners to evaluate programs and support development of extensive food safety and quality programs
- Provide timely and accurate reviews of supplier and with suppliers and co-manufacturers on corrective actions and closures
- Assess and mitigate any risks to Champion Petfoods when reviewing supplier and co-manufacturer food safety programs
- Assist with the development of the annual audit plan for existing supplier partners
- Work with the Ingredient Management team to coordinate the review and approvals for new supplier and co-manufacturer partners
- Support with distributor compliance verification audits, as required by the business
- Manage audit records for supplier, co and distributor partner visits, with monthly reporting on progress and deviations
- Liaise with other key departments within Champion to continuously improve Supplier Quality Assurance programs
- Support efforts of Corporate and Kitchen QA crisis management teams as required
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working in a food manufacturing facility, in a production and/or quality assurance role
- Must possess experience conducting and/or assisting with food safety related audits
- Possess a bachelor’s degree in food science or related field
- Working knowledge of GFSI certification schemes (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000 etc.)
- Experience in internal auditing and / or as a 3rd party auditor
- Preventative Control Qualified Individual (PCQI) Certified
- Travel within the United States as occasional travel to other countries will be required (will be required to travel a minimum of 50% of the time)
- Lead Auditor training relevant to the Food Industry is considered an asset
- Proficient use of Microsoft Suite including good working knowledge of excel
- Must be highly organized and detail oriented
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Working hours may include extended days and weekends as necessary
- Ability to visit manufacturing facilities and conduct presentations & audits as well as work with suppliers to discuss audit findings and suggested actions
- HACCP Certification with a thorough and practical knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points and food manufacturing operations in varied industries
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements including FDA, CFIA & EU regulations
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to audiences of varying size, seniority and technical competency with the ability to provide concise and relevant feedback
- Ability to assist in the development of new procedures and processes.
Benefits
- Competitive Wages that give financial peace of mind
- 401K or RRSP with company matching
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs
- In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program
- Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month
- Free Parking and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
food safety auditsquality assurancerisk assessmentsinternal auditingGFSI certification schemesHACCPpreventative controldata analysisregulatory compliancefood manufacturing operations
Soft Skills
highly organizeddetail orientedindependent workeffective communicationpresentation skillscollaborationproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilitycritical thinking
Certifications
Preventative Control Qualified Individual (PCQI)HACCP CertificationLead Auditor trainingGFSI certificationSQF certificationBRC certificationFSSC 22000 certificationISO 9001 certificationFood Science degreeQuality Assurance certification