FSQ Raw Materials Manager

Ferrero International S.A.; United States; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Other benefits

Job summary

Ferrero North America is seeking an FSQ Raw Materials Manager to ensure supplier compliance, audit suppliers, and manage material risk across our facilities in a hybrid role (3 days in office, 2 remote) with 35–40% travel in North America.

The position requires 8–10 years in food Quality, GFSI knowledge, and PCQI/lead auditor experience. Salary ranges up to $168,000 plus benefits; SAP, MS Office, and data-driven audit capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality in the food industry (8–10 years).
• Experience with raw material quality management and auditing suppliers.
• Knowledge of GFSI standards mandatory; ISO 9001 a plus.
• PCQI certification and lead auditor experience preferred.
• Knowledge of FSMA/FSVP and raw material supplier risk assessment.
• Experience in audit report writing.
• Experience with SAP, MS Office, Statistical Sampling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier documentation is complete and current in our database.
• Assess content and relevance of quality/food safety documentation from suppliers.
• Manage and organize audit schedule with suppliers.
• Audit raw material suppliers for Ferrero North America manufacturing plants following Ferrero auditing standards.
• Conduct raw material / supplier risk assessment and verify compliance with Ferrero standards and local regulations.
• Lead supplier de-risking projects with Procurement.
• Support Ferrero plants in managing supplier non-conformities and CAPA.
• Collaborate with Ferrero NA manufacturing plants, local R&D, Procurement, and central Quality teams.

Skills

Quality in food

Raw material QA

GFSI knowledge

PCQI

FSMA/FSVP

Audit reporting

SAP

MS Office

Statistical Sampling

Education

Bachelor of Food Science / Food Technology

Masters preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Statistical Sampling

Job description

Ferrero North America is seeking an FSQ Raw Materials Manager to ensure supplier compliance, conduct audits, and manage raw material and supplier risk assessments across our facilities. This hybrid role will operate 3 days in office and 2 days remote, requiring 35%–40% travel within North America.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure that supplier documentation is complete and current in our database
• Assess the content and relevance of quality/food safety documentation from suppliers
• Manage and organize audit schedule with suppliers
• Audit raw material suppliers for Ferrero North America manufacturing plants following the Ferrero auditing standards
• Conduct raw material / supplier risk assessment and verify compliance with Ferrero standard and local regulatory standards
• Lead supplier de-risking projects together with Procurement
• Support Ferrero plants in managing supplier non-conformities and CAPA
• Work closely with and provide updates to Ferrero North America manufacturing plants, local R&D, Procurement, and central Quality team regarding raw material supplier activities

About You:

Business Experience:

• Experience in Quality in the food industry mandatory, 8 - 10 years
• Experience with raw material quality management and auditing suppliers
• Knowledge of GFSI standards mandatory, ISO 9001 a plus
• PCQI certification and lead auditor experience preferred
• Knowledge of FSMA / FSVP and raw material supplier risk assessment
• Experience in audit report writing
• Experience with SAP, MS Office, Statistical Sampling

Education:

• Bachelor of Food Science / Food Technology, Masters preferred
• Able to interact professionally internally and externally in a multi-cultural environment

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $105,000–$168,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.