Supplier Quality - Packaging

About Us

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, Blue Ribbon Classics, Trolli, Butterfinger, 100Grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella, and Kinder Bueno. Wells Enterprises is a $2 billion company employing 4,000 employees across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams. As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in food safety and quality system and product/process audits.
• Understand the audit process to effectively execute it.
• Review and maintain the supplier and raw material risk matrix, identifying high, medium, and low-risk suppliers.
• Communicate and schedule audits with suppliers and team members.
• Perform pre-audit research and planning.
• Conduct supplier audits.
• Manage and drive effective analysis by identifying gaps and weaknesses.
• Implement Corrective Actions Preventative Actions (CAPA) when gaps are identified.
• Ideate, create, and assist in the maintenance of supplier audit process standard work.
• Assist in the development of the annual supplier audit schedules and review of self-assessments completed by suppliers.
• Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 6 years of experience in a quality leadership and/or auditor role is required.
• Strong audit practices and general business processes knowledge.
• Understanding of manufacturing and corporate quality concepts.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in written and oral communications, with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills needed to recognize patterns in data, information, or events and to draw logical conclusions and make recommendations for action.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to direct, organize, and conduct work processes related to complex auditing projects.
• Ability to professionally engage internal customers with enthusiasm and adaptability.
• Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Ability to earn and maintain Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification.

Travel

The role requires 75-80% travel to and from suppliers across the US, combining supplier audits in trips where it makes sense.

Benefits

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance.