The Supplier Quality Auditor 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 This role also works with our partners to recommend and implement changes or adjustments based on audit findings, discuss audit results with constructive feedback, and ensure our trusted 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 our state-of-the-art kitchens
- Review of partner documentation and records, conducting virtual and / or site audits of partner facilities and reporting on programs, procedures, and progress
- Perform appropriate risk assessments to ensure suppliers and co-manufacturers can meet quality assurance, food safety and regulatory requirements
- Complete verification audits to ensure compliance with Champion Petfoods’ food safety and quality standards
- Work with the management teams of supplier and co-manufacturer partners to evaluate programs and support development of extensive food safety and quality programs
- Provide timely and accurate reviews of supplier and with suppliers and co-manufacturers on corrective actions and closures
- Assess and mitigate any risks to Champion Petfoods when reviewing supplier and co-manufacturer food safety programs
- Assist with the development of the annual audit plan for existing supplier partners
- Work with the Ingredient Management team to coordinate the review and approvals for new supplier and co-manufacturer partners
- Support with distributor compliance verification audits, as required by the business
- Manage audit records for supplier, co and distributor partner visits, with monthly reporting on progress and deviations
- Liaise with other key departments within Champion to continuously improve Supplier Quality Assurance programs
- Support efforts of Corporate and Kitchen QA crisis management teams as required
- Perform other duties as required
- Working hours may include extended days and weekends as necessary
Ability to assist in the development of new procedures and processes
