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Job Description Job Description Quality & Compliance Specialist (Supplier Quality, Regulatory Compliance & Continuous Improvement)Employment Type: Direct Hire Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 Work Schedule: Onsite, Monday through Friday Location: Elgin, IL.OverviewIf you're energized by solving quality problems before they reach customers-and you're at home navigating supplier performance, documentation, and regulatory requirements-this role puts you at the center of product integrity across the supply chain. As the Quality & Compliance Specialist, you'll ensure products sourced, distributed, and sold meet applicable quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory expectations. You'll collaborate closely with Purchasing, Sourcing, Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and supplier partners to reduce risk, resolve issues fast, and build scalable systems that improve quality performance over time.Within your first year, you'll help deliver meaningful outcomes such as standardized supplier scorecards, a centralized compliance document library, faster responses to customer compliance requests, and executive-ready dashboards that track the metrics that matter.Required SkillsStrong working knowledge of: ISO 9001 principlesRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)Supplier audits and supplier performance managementStatistical process improvementQuality and compliance documentation practicesPackaging materials, including food-contact packaging requirementsProduct testing and regulatory complianceTechnical proficiency with: Microsoft ExcelERP systemsMicrosoft OfficeQuality management softwareDocument management systemsCore competencies: Exceptional attention to detailAnalytical, structured problem-solvingStrong organization and project management skillsClear communication and ability to influence without authorityCustomer-focused mindset, integrity, and accountabilityNice to Have SkillsExperience with TableauExperience with NetSuiteExposure to Lean/continuous improvement initiativesPreferred Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience), such as: Quality Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, Business, or similar3-7 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Compliance, Supplier Quality, or Regulatory AffairsIndustry experience preferred in wholesale distribution, packaging, plastics, manufacturing, or industrial productsExperience managing supplier quality programs and investigating customer quality complaintsOther RequirementsRegulatory compliance familiarity where applicable, including: FDA food contact, Proposition 65, OSHA, EPA, CPSIA, ASTM, REACH, RoHS, TSCACalifornia packaging regulations, EPR requirements, and sustainable packaging initiativesPreferred certifications (not required): ASQ CQE, CQA, CQIALean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black BeltISO 9001 Internal Auditor CertificationPhysical/Work environment: Ability to work in office and warehouse environmentsOccasional lifting up to 25 lbsAbility to inspect products in warehouse settingsTravel: Occasional travel (10-20%) to suppliers, distribution centers, or customer locationsBring your quality mindset, compliance rigor, and supplier-facing confidence-apply today and help build the systems that keep products compliant, customers confident, and performance moving forward.About Trova Advisory GroupTrova Advisory Group specializes in delivering a comprehensive array of staffing solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across multiple sectors. Our expertise spans clerical, administrative, financial, and professional roles, offered through flexible arrangements including temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire services.We pride ourselves on providing top-tier talent solutions that empower organizations to thrive in today's competitive market.Trova Advisory Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race,