Program Manager, Quality Specification
Momence, IL - USA
Job Summary
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
- Benefits Available:
Who We Are
At Van Drunen Farms were not just providing ingredients; were 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 were striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility integrity passion and excellence.
What Youll Do
- 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.
What Youll Bring
- 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.
- Bachelors degree in Food Science Microbiology or a related discipline required.
What You Can Look Forward To
- 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.
Disclaimer
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.
In the Van Drunen Family of Companies commitment to excellence is in everything we do!As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the worlds best companies we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly values-driven company youll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!
Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences life experiences knowledge creativity innovation unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture but our Companys achievement as well.
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
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Van Drunen Family of Companies may use artificial intelligence (AI) in its recruitment and hiring process. To the extent AI is used Van Drunen Family of Companies ensures that its use does not result in discrimination against applicants on the basis of any protected class.
Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes CVs and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
Required Experience:
Manager