Supplier Compliance Specialist - Rise Baking Company
Minneapolis, MN
About the Job
Job Purpose
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
Source : Rise Baking Company