Compliance Specialist

Dairy Farmers of America • Kansas City, KS • 9h ago

Job Description

This position is responsible for the execution, consistency, and continuous improvement of Dairy Farmers of America's internal social responsibility audit program. The position partners closely with manufacturing sites, audit firms, and internal stakeholders to deliver a consistent, defensible, and scalable social audit program while ensuring that DFA's facilities remain audit-ready through standardized processes, corrective action management, and active site engagement. Additional responsibilities include support to DFA's enterprise Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program for social responsibility-related inputs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Execute and continuously improve DFA's internal social responsibility audit program aligned to Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) and customer requirements

Maintain standardized audit tools, site guidance, and preparation materials

Plan annual audit scope and coordinate scheduling with manufacturing sites and audit firms

Serve as the primary audit liaison for manufacturing locations

Provide direct audit preparation and when applicable, onsite coordination support

Track, analyze, and report audit findings and trends

Guide sites in developing effective, sustainable corrective action plans (CAPAs)

Review corrective actions and evidence for quality and audit defensibility and submit CAPA responses to customers and/or third parties

Work cross-functionally to support customer relationships

Provide defined execution support to the enterprise TPRM program

Promote strong and effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the organization

Influence the work of others outside of direct authority to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met and issues and risks are communicated

Maintain detailed management reports, analyses, and presentations by using computer programs (Microsoft Office 365 Word, PowerPoint & Excel) to create charts, graphs, and slides

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Undergraduate, internship, and/or work-related experiences in areas of auditing, compliance, regulatory, legal, or risk management preferred

2-5 years experience in compliance, auditing, certification, manufacturing or related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Organizational and project management skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Understands fundamental internal control practices

Able to present a professional image to obtain the confidence, trust and cooperation of stakeholders involved

Able to demonstrate integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and personal values, including proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Able to simultaneously handle multiple assignments and prioritize work assignments to meet customer needs

Able to multi-task in fast-paced environment and interact effectively to communicate on regulatory related matters or policy changes

Able to work in a team-oriented collaborative environment, as well as work independently with minimum supervision

Self-motivated and able to provide quality deliverables on time

Able to analyze, problem solve, and implement change management

Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office/Office 365 Suite

Able to learn new technologies and processes in a changing environment

Able to read, write, and speak English

Ethics and Compliance Department Value Proposition

Department will pay for industry certifications related to your job responsibilities

Opportunities for career advancement within the department

Collaborative working style within the Department and across the Cooperative

Encourages creativity and ideas for process improvement

Quarterly department (in person) team building activities

Dedicated time for volunteering and community connection

Work-life balance

Supportive and compassionate co-workers

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range $62000-$75000/annually

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