Sr Supplier Compliance Specialist

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Richland, WA, USA (Technical Center) time type:
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Req-259432

Title:

Sr Supplier Compliance Specialist

Location:

Richland, WA               
** About Lamb Weston
** You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.
** Job Description Summary
** 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.
** Job Description
*** 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 Trace Gains 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.
** Basic &

Preferred Qualifications
**** Education/

Certifications:

*** BS in Food, Biological or Chemical Science or related field preferred.
* Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) Qualified Individual required.
* Food Defense Qualified Individual certification preferred.
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* Skills and Experience:

*** 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…