Supplier Quality - Packaging

Wells Enterprises; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells Enterprises is seeking an experienced supplier quality auditor to lead audits, investigate quality issues, and drive continuous improvement with our supplier network.

You will conduct audits, manage CAPA, develop annual audit schedules, and mentor teams while traveling 75–80% across the US to supplier facilities.

A Bachelor's degree and 6 years in quality leadership or auditing are required, with strong communication and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 6 years of experience in a quality leadership and/or auditor role is required.
• Knowledge - Strong audit practices and general business processes.
• Skills - Strong proficiency in written and oral communications, with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Abilities - Ability to direct, organize and conduct work processes related to complex auditing projects.
• The role requires 75-80% travel-to and from suppliers across the US, combining suppliers audits in trips where it makes sense.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in food safety and quality system and product/process audits.
• Communicating and scheduling audits with supplier and team members.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage and drive effective analysis by identifying gaps and weaknesses, implementing CAPA when gaps are identified.
• Ideate, create, and assist in the maintenance of supplier audit process standard work.
• Assist in the development of the annual supplier audit schedules and review of self-assessments completed by suppliers.
• Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Auditing

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role Conduct supplier audits to ensure adherence to established quality standards. In addition, investigate, analyze and resolve supplier quality issues, analyzing defect trends and leading continuous improvement projects with our suppliers.

Job Description

The Role

Conduct supplier audits to ensure adherence to established quality standards. In addition, investigate, analyze and resolve supplier quality issues, analyzing defect trends and leading continuous improvement projects with our suppliers.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and participate in food safety and quality system and product/process audits. Know and understand the audit process to effectively execute it to the fullest. Review and maintain the supplier and raw material risk matrix, identifying high, medium and low risk suppliers.
• Communicating and scheduling audits with supplier and team members. Pre-audit research and planning.
• Conduct supplier audits. Manage and drive effective analysis by identifying gaps and weaknesses. Implement Corrective Actions Preventative Actions (CAPA) when gaps are identified.
• Ideate, create, and assist in the maintenance of supplier audit process standard work.
• Assist in the development of the annual supplier audit schedules and review of self-assessments completed by suppliers.
• Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives.

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Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelors’ Degree required.
• 6 years of experience in a quality leadership and/or auditor role is required.
• Knowledge - Strong audit practices and general business processes. Understanding of manufacturing and corporate quality concepts.
• Skills - Strong proficiency in written and oral communications, with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization. Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills needed to recognize patterns in data, information or events and to draw logical conclusions and make recommendations for action. Time management and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Abilities - Ability to direct, organize and conduct work processes related to complex auditing projects. Ability to professionally engage internal customers with enthusiasm and adaptability. Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Ability to earn and maintain Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification.
• The role requires 75-80% travel-to and from suppliers across the US, combining suppliers audits in trips where it makes sense.
• Reports to - Supplier Quality Manager
• Direct Reports - N/A
• Indirect Reports - N/A

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

About Us

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno.

Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.

As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.

At Wells, our people- and their experience- sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.

What We Offer

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.