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WHAT\'S GROWING AT VAN DRUNEN FARMS AND FUTURECEUTICALS? WE ARE!

As a global, growing, and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world\'s best companies, Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level. We provide a family- oriented company and an opportunity to grow professionally and personally.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Director of Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs is responsible for implementing and overseeing the Corporate Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs (FSQRA) function of VDF/FC. This includes Quality training and policy (SOP\'s, SSOP\'s etc), supplier/co-manufacturing quality, administrative regulatory support, internal audit program, and all product integrity (Organic, Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO, etc.) programs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide people leadership and development to the greater quality team

Oversee supplier and co-manufacturing approval programs and all IP (Organic, Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO, etc.) programs.

Establish Supplier/co-manufacturing compliant tracking and KPI\'s/scorecards - bias for continuous improvement and partnering with others.

Establish working partnerships and collaboration opportunities with internal stakeholders such as Procurement, Ops, Product line, etc, to ensure success.

Responsible for Quality and Food Safety training for the company.

Drive high impact supplier/co-manufacturing and warehouse audit program.

Responsible for overall policy governance including creating and implementing best in-class policies, procedures and SOP\'s.

Ensure all FSMA, FSVP, GMP, and BRC requirements are met.

Partner with Chief Quality Officer and QLT to develop goal list and Metrics.

Oversee best in-class regulatory compliance programs for the company

Support special projects as assigned.

Lead the utilization of Trace Gains program.

JOB EXPERIENCE:

10+ years of quality related leadership experience within the food processing or similar industry

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Previous experience working in food processing or related industry.

Well versed in FDA regulations for a food plant- CFR 110 and 111

Expertise in FSMA, FSVP, as well as international regulatory knowledge

Quality experience working with Organic, Halal, NGMOPV, and Kosher products

Experience preparing 3rd party and FDA audits

Knowledge of HAACP

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Experience leading and developing people

EDUCATION:

Bachelor\'s Degree in Science or closely related field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit and use a computer for a long period of time.

Manual and physical dexterity needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents.

Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on computer display screen, hand-written forms, and printed on paper.

Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person and by telephone/computer

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. (This language must remain in this section).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typically works remote in an indoor office environment. Visits or meetings to the production facility may be occasionally required.

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.

• Expected Pay Range: \$150,000/year-\$194,000/year, exempt

• Bonus: Th s 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: benefits-summary-2025.pdf

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 world\'s 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, you\'ll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!

We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. 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 Company\'s achievement as well.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination an