Senior Coordinator Supplier Quality- Tonganoxie, KS

dsm-firmenich • Tonganoxie, KS

2d • $31 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Coordinator, Supplier Quality at our Brand New (Premix) Animal Nutrition and Health location in Tonganoxie, KS, you will oversee the onboarding and quality performance of our suppliers, toller and Raw Materials (RM). You will also drive continuous improvement initiatives, conducting risk assessments, and managing supplier performance and reporting. This role is critical in ensuring that our supply chain operates efficiently and meets the highest quality standards. If you have a continuous improvement mindset, an enthusiastic and energetic personality who is strong in both process, content and stakeholder management and possibly have pet food experience, please apply!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or another related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management, Quality Assurance or a similar role in the food industry.
• Auditing experience. Knowledge of Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Standards.
• Knowledge of relevant food legislation and regulations.
• Service oriented person, who works accurately, with high quality and passion.
• Strong computer program knowledge and skills (Power BI, CRM, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Spanish is a plus.
• Enjoys working in close cooperation with other team members.

Nice To Haves

• Pet food quality experience desired.
• Dry blending, product experience, laboratory skills are plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth documentation and know-how transition related to Pet Food supplier management for the region.
• Manage supplier and Raw Materials (RM) qualification for the site based on dsm-firmenich and specific customer requirements.
• Support sites on quality and food safety troubleshooting and regularly assess the effectiveness of improvement initiatives and make necessary adjustments to ensure ongoing progress.
• Perform thorough risk assessments of suppliers to identify potential quality issues and supply chain disruptions and create mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, and service.
• Generate and distribute detailed reports on supplier performance, highlighting areas of concern and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead regular performance review meetings with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, address issues, and develop improvement plans.
• Support site in Raw Material (RM)performance issues.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, 18 days PTO + 2 floating holidays.
• Full healthcare benefits day one – medical, dental, eye and life insurance.
• 401 K with generous company match
• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and owns the outcome.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees