Manager, Supply Chain Quality Audit

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! Expected Pay Range: $97,500/year-$118,000/year, 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 Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-

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 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.

• 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, GMPs, allergen management, FDA food regulations, and GFSI-recognized certification programs.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and global stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Food Science, Dietary Supplement Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• PCQI, HACCP, Lead Auditor, or similar certifications are highly valued.

• An opportunity to own and build a global supplier quality audit program that directly impacts food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and supply continuity.
• Exposure to international suppliers, contract manufacturers, certification bodies, and cross-functional business leaders across a global organization.
• A collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement, risk-based decision-making, supplier development, and operational excellence.
• Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth through program ownership, leadership exposure, and global partnerships.
• A dynamic role that includes domestic and international travel of up to 70%, supporting supplier audits, investigations, corrective actions, and business initiatives worldwide.

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