Program Manager, Quality Specification

This role is located in Momence, IL - 1 hr South of Chicago!

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

• Expected Pay Range: $85K-$95K, exempt
• 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

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.

• Lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of food and nutraceutical product specifications across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Integrate regulatory, customer, supply chain, risk assessment, and internal capability inputs to ensure accurate and compliant specifications.
• Establish and manage specification maintenance and distribution programs to ensure stakeholders have access to current documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to incorporate learnings from non-conformances, testing failures, and customer complaints into specifications.
• Support international specifications by integrating global regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives related to specification management.

• Five or more years of quality assurance experience, including direct experience developing food specifications.
• Background in food manufacturing or dietary supplement quality assurance, with CPG experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety hazards, regulatory requirements, and quality systems for U.S. and international markets.
• Proven ability to manage programs, integrate complex information, and influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related discipline required.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
• A strategic quality leadership role with cross-functional visibility and global impact.
• A flexible, hybrid work environment within a growing global ingredient manufacturer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.