Sr Supplier Compliance Specialist

Lamb Weston • Richland, WA

7d • $76,420 - $114,640

About The Position

The Sr Supplier Compliance Specialist will support the implementation of Supplier Compliance policies and procedures to ensure suppliers of ingredients and packaging materials meet applicable food safety, quality, authenticity, and regulatory guidelines. They will perform daily activities related to reviewing, monitoring, and assessing suppliers’ adherence to Lamb Weston and regulatory requirements. They will also schedule, coordinate and conduct supplier food safety audits to ensure compliance, advance key supplier relationships, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• BS in Food, Biological or Chemical Science or related field preferred.
• Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) Qualified Individual required.
• 2 years of food safety auditing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, food manufacturing processes, technologies, or other relevant areas of responsibility.
• Sound report writing, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Organized, diligent, detail oriented and independent work ethic strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to work successfully within a team/partnership or matrix environment (and as an individual contributor when needed) with a high degree of professionalism and competence.
• Excellent PC skills, including Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with document

Nice To Haves

• Food Defense Qualified Individual certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Manager of Supplier Programs and Compliance in managing ingredient and packaging material suppliers through procedures and policies focusing on compliance with food safety, quality, authenticity, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains supplier and ingredient risk assessments, maintains ranking documentation, and determines supplier audit frequencies to meet Lamb Weston and regulatory requirements.
• Schedules, organizes, and conducts onsite domestic and international supplier audits recognizing food safety risks and compliance with regulatory requirements and Lamb Weston policies and procedures.
• Reviews internal, second- and third-party audit information, documents reviews, and follows up with supplier on corrective actions.
• Supports Lamb Weston manufacturing plants with Supplier Compliance procedures and the TraceGains Supplier Management System housing supplier documentation, audit results, and corrective action responses (CARs).
• Supports Lamb Weston plant locations in addressing supplier related food safety and quality issues.
• Ensures suppliers comply with Lamb Weston Supplier Quality Expectations Manual.
• Collaborates with Procurement in managing supplier compliance activities.
• Develops a culture of food safety by communicating food safety related decisions and viewpoints throughout the organization and to suppliers.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation and adherence of Supplier Compliance programs and in the continuous improvement of Lamb Weston suppliers.
• Maintains current and accurate department budget records.
• Assists Manager of Supplier Programs and Compliance on special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level