Raw Material Quality Auditor

We have a current opening for a Raw Material Quality Auditor and are actively reviewing applications.

The Raw Material Food Safety & Quality Auditor ensures Ferrero suppliers in the USA and Canada comply with Ferrero standards and regulatory requirements, including U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations.

This role supports eight North American manufacturing plants by auditing supplier sites, conducting risk assessments, and partnering cross-functionally with R&D and Procurement to ensure safe, high-quality raw materials. The position also serves as a subject matter expert in designated raw material categories, leading supplier improvement and risk mitigation initiatives.

• Conduct on-site and remote audits of raw material suppliers across North America to ensure compliance with Ferrero standards and regulatory requirements (FDA, CFIA, GFSI-recognized schemes).
• Lead raw material and supplier risk assessments as part of supplier approval and ongoing performance monitoring programs.
• Review, evaluate, and maintain supplier food safety and quality documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and regulatory alignment.
• Develop and manage the supplier audit schedule, ensuring timely execution and follow-up of corrective actions.
• Lead supplier de-risking initiatives in partnership with Procurement and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Investigate supplier non-conformities, out-of-specification materials, and food safety incidents; oversee corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.
• Serve as the North America subject matter expert for designated raw material categories, providing technical guidance to manufacturing plants.
• Collaborate with R&D, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Central Quality teams to support new product innovation and continuous supplier improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in food industry quality, including supplier auditing and raw material quality management.
• Strong working knowledge of Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognized standards and regulatory requirements including Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP); ISO 9001 experience a plus.
• Demonstrated experience conducting supplier risk assessments and managing corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs.
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification and Lead Auditor qualification preferred.
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office, and statistical sampling methodologies; ability to travel 35%+ within USA and Canada.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

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The base salary range for this position is $103,000 - 138,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic. 

Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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