Supplier Quality Specialist

About Mizkan America

Mizkan America, headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, is a subsidiary of the Mizkan Group, a global, family-owned company that has been Bringing Flavor to Life™ for more than 220 years
. As one of the leading manufacturers of vinegars, condiments, and sauces in the United States, Mizkan America operates 12 manufacturing facilities serving the retail, food service, specialty Asian, and food ingredient channels. Our portfolio includes trusted and iconic brands such as RAGÚ®, Bertolli®, Holland House®, Nakano®, and Mizkan®, enjoyed by consumers across North America. Our success is built upon two core principles:
continuously challenging the status quo and delivering only the finest products for our customers
. We foster a culture where employees are encouraged to bring forward new ideas, challenge conventional thinking, and contribute to meaningful improvements across the organization. Transparency, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning are fundamental to how we operate and grow. At Mizkan, you'll have the opportunity to work with iconic brands, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make an impact within a company that values innovation, development, and long‑term success.

Mizkan America, headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, is a subsidiary of the Mizkan Group, a global, family‑owned company that has been Bringing Flavor to Life™ for more than 220 years
. As one of the leading manufacturers of vinegars, condiments, and sauces in the United States, Mizkan America operates 12 manufacturing facilities serving the retail, food service, specialty Asian, and food ingredient channels. Our portfolio includes trusted and iconic brands such as RAGÚ®, Bertolli®, Holland House®, Nakano®, and Mizkan®, enjoyed by consumers across North America. Our success is built upon two core principles:
continuously challenging the status quo and delivering only the finest products for our customers
. We foster a culture where employees are encouraged to bring forward new ideas, challenge conventional thinking, and contribute to meaningful improvements across the organization. Transparency, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning are fundamental to how we operate and grow. At Mizkan, you'll have the opportunity to work with iconic brands, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make an impact within a company that values innovation, development, and long‑term success.

At Mizkan, you'll have the opportunity to influence key business decisions, support some of the most recognized brands in the grocery aisle, and help shape category growth through insights, strategy, and innovation. You'll work alongside collaborative and passionate professionals who are committed to delivering results, serving customers, and continuously improving how we work. We offer a culture that encourages ownership, fresh thinking, and professional development, empowering employees to contribute ideas, build new capabilities, and make a lasting impact on the business.

Whether you're partnering with customers, commercializing innovation, or transforming insights into action, you'll play an important role in helping brands like RAGÚ®, Bertolli®, Holland House®, and Nakano® continue to grow and succeed in the marketplace.

The Supplier Quality Specislist supports supplier quality, contract manufacturing, and compliance programs to help ensure ingredient suppliers, packaging suppliers, and contract manufacturing partners meet applicable food safety, quality, regulatory, customer, and Mizkan requirements. This role is responsible for supporting supplier qualification and approval activities, maintaining supplier quality documentation and records, monitoring supplier performance, coordinating corrective action follow‑up, and supporting audit readiness efforts.

The Specialist, Supplier Quality works closely with Procurement, Operations, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Plant Quality teams to support supplier compliance, commercialization activities, and supplier‑related quality initiatives. The position plays a key role in maintaining supplier…