Compliance & Training Specialist

Job Description Summary:

We are looking for an outstanding person to fill a new position of Compliance and Training Specialist. This person will be responsible for supporting compliance and training needs in Aviagen’s South Region. This person will need to be located within 1 hour of our South Region Production Base in Elkmont, Alabama. This position is approximately 50% travel, including overnight travel. This role will work closely with all site managers and staff in Aviagen’s South Region. This position will report to the Compliance and Audit Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; College degree preferred
• Proven working experience with Microsoft Office is required
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certification is preferred
• PAACO Animal Welfare Auditor Certification is preferred
• Effective presentation skills
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual communication skills a plus

Primary Responsibilities

• New Hire, Recurring, and Job Specific Training. This can include individual or group trainings as needed.
• Performing internal audits (ISO 9001, Animal Welfare, Biosecurity, and Safety) of a variety of sites, including but not limited to: farms, hatcheries, feed mills, and egg distribution centers.
• Working closely groups within the company to assist in change management, and work instruction creation.
• Maintaining and improving upon the current calibration program.
• Identifying deficiencies, nonconformities, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assisting site management in performing Root Cause and Corrective Action Analysis.
• Assisting to verify the effectiveness of corrective actions for deficiencies, nonconformities, and improvements.
• Produce monthly reports on progress and needs
• Capable of working well in a team environment as well as individually
• Other duties to be assigned by Compliance Management