Supplier Food Safety and Quality Auditor

Champion Petfoods Europe•Auburn, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Champion Petfoods is looking for a Supplier Food Safety and Quality Auditor to join their rapidly growing company. This role is primarily responsible for auditing Champion Petfoods suppliers, co-manufacturers, and distributor partners to ensure compliance with Champion’s Supplier Approval, Co Manufacturing Approval, and Distributor Compliance Programs. The role also involves working with partners to recommend and implement changes based on audit findings, discuss audit results with constructive feedback, and ensure partners understand Champion’s business, requirements, and high standards. This position reports to the Corporate Supplier Quality Assurance Manager and is a hybrid role, requiring three days per week in person at one of their kitchens in Auburn, KY, United States, or Acheson, AB, Canada.

Requirements

3+ years of experience working in a food manufacturing facility, in a production and/or quality assurance role.
Experience conducting and/or assisting with food safety related audits.
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 25% of the time).
Proficient use of Microsoft Suite including good working knowledge of excel.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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.

Nice To Haves

Lead Auditor training relevant to the Food Industry is considered an asset.

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 trusted partners understand Champion’s business, requirements, and high standards.
Reviewing partner documentation and records.
Conducting virtual and / or site audits of partner facilities and reporting on programs, procedures, and progress.
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 the 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.
Working with the Ingredient Management team to coordinate the review and approvals for new supplier and co-manufacturer 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.