Coordinator, Quality Material Compliance

Who We Are

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.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and execute the Positive Hold and Release program to ensure ingredients and finished products meet established food safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate analytical testing of raw materials and finished products for chemical, physical, and microbiological properties.
• Maintain testing schedules, monitor laboratory lead times, and track the progress of internal and external analyses.
• Review and interpret analytical test results against product specifications and quality requirements.
• Communicate testing results, product disposition decisions, and compliance-related information across departments.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding testing status, quality documentation, and analysis timelines.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of one year of applicable quality, compliance, laboratory, or food manufacturing experience.
• Experience within agriculture, food manufacturing, dietary supplements, quality assurance, or related industries preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking, critical problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and software.

What You Can Look Forward To

• An opportunity to play a key role in maintaining product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Exposure to laboratory testing, product specification management, and quality systems within a growing manufacturing organization.
• Collaboration with Quality, Operations, Production, and Supply Chain teams to support business success.
• A dynamic environment that values accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Flexible work arrangements that may include both office-based and remote work responsibilities.
• A position that directly impacts customer satisfaction, product integrity, and operational excellence.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to perform general office-based work, including extended computer use and document review.
• Ability to lift and transport samples, files, and materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with flexibility to work remotely as business needs allow.

Disclaimer

• The statements provided are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position.
• They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or skills required.
• Responsibilities and job requirements may change based on business needs.
• Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as required.