Global Supplier Quality Audit Manager

Van Drunen Farms; Momence (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Travel up to 70%

Job summary

Van Drunen Farms is seeking a senior supplier quality professional to lead a global audit program for suppliers and contract manufacturers. You will develop risk-based audit strategies, conduct audits, and drive corrective actions to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with Procurement, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and Logistics to qualify suppliers and support product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Food Science, or related field preferred.
• Certifications such as PCQI, HACCP, Lead Auditor valued.
• 5–10 years in food manufacturing quality or related field.
• Experience with supplier audits and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage global supplier quality audit program.
• Develop risk-based audit strategy with supplier risk ranking.
• Conduct and oversee supplier audits and assessments.
• Review audit findings and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for supplier qualification and sourcing decisions.
• Analyze supplier performance data and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Supplier quality

Food safety

Regulatory compliance

FSMA controls

HACCP

GMPs

Allergen management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality

PCQI cert

Lead Auditor

HACCP certification

Job description

Van Drunen Farms is seeking a senior supplier quality professional to lead a global audit program for suppliers and contract manufacturers. You will develop risk-based audit strategies, conduct audits, and drive corrective actions to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with Procurement, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and Logistics to qualify suppliers and support product launches.