Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf
Who We Are
At Van Drunen Farms, we're not just providing ingredients; we're providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we're striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.
What You'll Do
Lead and manage the global supply chain quality audit program for suppliers, contract manufacturers, co-manufacturers, and other external partners supporting food ingredient production and distribution.
Develop and maintain a risk-based audit strategy, including supplier risk ranking, audit scheduling, reporting standards, corrective action processes, and escalation procedures.
Conduct and oversee supplier audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory, customer, and certification requirements.
Review audit findings, approve corrective action plans, monitor supplier performance, and drive timely resolution of nonconformances and identified risks.
Partner with Procurement, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Logistics, Customer Quality, and site quality teams to support supplier qualification, sourcing decisions, product launches, and risk mitigation efforts.
Analyze supplier performance data, audit results, customer concerns, and emerging supply chain risks while providing leadership, coaching, and continuous improvement guidance across the organization.
What You'll Bring
Five to ten years of experience in food manufacturing quality, food safety, supplier quality, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
At least three years of supplier quality experience, including working with suppliers, contract manufacturers, or co-manufacturers.
Experience conducting supplier audits, managing corrective actions, and evaluating food safety and quality management systems.
Strong knowledge of FSMA Preventive Controls, HACCP, GMPs, allergen management, FDA food regulations, and GFSI-recognized certification programs.
Strong project management, analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and global stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in Quality, Food Science, Dietary Supplement Manufacturing, or a related field preferred. PCQI, HACCP, Lead Auditor, or similar certifications are highly valued.
What You Can Look Forward To
An opportunity to own and build a global supplier quality audit program that directly impacts food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and supply continuity.
Exposure to international suppliers, contract manufacturers, certification bodies, and cross-functional business leaders across a global organization.
A collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement, risk-based decision-making, supplier development, and operational excellence.
Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth through program ownership, leadership exposure, and global partnerships.
A dynamic role that includes domestic and international travel of up to 70%, supporting supplier audits, investigations, corrective actions, and business initiatives worldwide.
Disclaimer
The statements provided are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or skills required.
Responsibilities and job requirements may change based on business needs.
Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as required.
In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an i
Numbers & Facts
Location
Momence, Illinois
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Auditingunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Contract Manufacturingunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Distribution Channelunmatched
FDA Requirementsunmatched
Food Productionunmatched
Food Qualityunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Food Scienceunmatched
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Product/Service Launchunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
Riskunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Supply Chain Managementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Planningunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Sourcingunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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