Hybrid Supplier Quality Auditor

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About the role

  • Supplier Quality Auditor auditing suppliers to ensure compliance with food safety standards at Champion Petfoods. Engaging with partners to implement changes based on audit findings and ensure quality.

Responsibilities

  • Auditing Champion Petfoods suppliers, co-manufacturers and distributor partners to ensure compliance with Champion’s Supplier Approval, Co Manufacturing Approval, and Distributor Compliance Programs
  • Working with partners to recommend and implement changes or adjustments based on audit findings
  • Discussing audit results with constructive feedback
  • Ensuring partners understand Champion’s business, requirements, and high standards
  • Performing appropriate risk assessments to ensure suppliers and co-manufacturers can meet quality assurance, food safety and regulatory requirements
  • Completing verification audits to ensure compliance with Champion Petfoods’ food safety and quality standards
  • Working with management teams of supplier and co-manufacturer partners to evaluate programs and support development of extensive food safety and quality programs
  • Providing timely and accurate reviews of supplier and with suppliers and co-manufacturers on corrective actions and closures
  • Assessing and mitigating any risks to Champion Petfoods when reviewing supplier and co-manufacturer food safety programs
  • Assisting with the development of the annual audit plan for existing supplier partners
  • Supporting with distributor compliance verification audits, as required by the business
  • Managing audit records for supplier, co and distributor partner visits, with monthly reporting on progress and deviations
  • Liaising with other key departments within Champion to continuously improve Supplier Quality Assurance programs
  • Supporting efforts of Corporate and Kitchen QA crisis management teams as required
  • Performing 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
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month
  • Free Parking and more!

Job title

Supplier Quality Auditor

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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