What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Supplier Compliance & Quality Specialist position at MOHR Talent?
Naperville, IL (Onsite) | $70,000–$85,000 Bonus Full Benefits | Monday–Friday | Early Day Shift
About the RoleWe’ve partnered with a fast-growing, multi-division food organization that works with a wide network of domestic and international suppliers.
They are looking to bring on a Supplier Compliance & Quality Specialist to support food safety, supplier approval, and regulatory compliance across a high-volume product portfolio.
This is a high-impact, cross-functional role with strong visibility across supplier operations, quality, and regulatory initiatives.
What You’ll Be Doing• Ensure supplier compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, and FSVP requirements
• Conduct hazard analysis and risk assessments for imported and domestic products
• Manage supplier approval, onboarding, and ongoing performance monitoring
• Review supplier documentation, audit reports, and testing results
• Partner with suppliers to resolve quality issues and corrective actions (CAPA)
• Communicate with international vendors across multiple time zones
• Support regulatory inspections and audit readiness (FDA, GFSI, etc.)
• Maintain and improve supplier quality systems, SOPs, and compliance processes
• 3 years of experience in food safety, QA, or supplier quality
• Strong understanding of FSMA, FDA regulations, and supplier compliance programs
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, or supplier verification activities
• Certifications such as HACCP, PCQI, or FSVP strongly preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with global/imported food products
• Familiarity with systems like TraceGains, Repositrak, SAP, or NetSuite
• Experience in multi-site or distribution environments
• Competitive base bonus
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO paid holidays
• Long-term growth within a scaling organization