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Van Drunen Farms

Manufactures dried and frozen whole-food ingredients.

Manager – Supply Chain Quality Audit

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMomence, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • 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, good manufacturing practices, allergen management, FDA food regulations, and GFSI-recognized certification programs.
  • Strong project management and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and global stakeholders.
  • A bachelor's degree in Quality, Food Science, Dietary Supplement Manufacturing, or a related field is preferred, not required.
  • PCQI, HACCP, Lead Auditor, or similar certifications are highly valued.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Travel domestically and internationally up to 70% to support supplier audits, investigations, corrective actions, and business initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Quality, Food Science, Dietary Supplement Manufacturing, or a related field.
  • PCQI, HACCP, Lead Auditor, or similar certifications.

About the Company

Van Drunen Farms

Manufactures dried and frozen whole-food ingredients.

Van Drunen Farms supplies and manufactures dried and frozen whole food ingredients for food and beverage products. Their offerings include fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredients, and they can create custom ingredient solutions to fit a brand’s specific product needs. The products are used by manufacturers to easily incorporate more fruits and vegetables into foods and drinks, with options ranging from ready-to-use dried or frozen forms to tailored blends. Compared with competitors, the company emphasizes a 50-year track record, a values-driven culture (humility, integrity, passion, excellence), and being part of the Van Drunen Family of Companies with a commitment to helping people and communities, plus a connection to FutureCeuticals. The goal is to help people eat healthier by making it easier and more enjoyable to include fruits and vegetables in daily diets, while delivering world-class products and profitable growth for customers.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Momence, IL
Founded
1977

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