- Ensure adherence to company safety policies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
- Lead compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, encompassing sanitation, hygiene, and waste management.
- Develop and deliver food safety and quality training for plant employees.
- Lead, coach, and mentor team members to strengthen technical knowledge and accountability.
- Manage timelines and milestones for Food Safety and Quality Improvement Plans, including reduction of complaints and incidents.
- Interpret and communicate food safety and quality data, applying corrective actions when needed.
- Maintain compliance with USDA, FDA and other regulatory bodies while serving as the primary contact for inspectors.
- Oversee Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, Safe Quality Food certification, recall programs, environmental monitoring, and pest control programs.
- Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to embed food safety and quality into daily production practices.
- Support new product introductions using Management of Product Development and Commissioning Qualification and Verification tools.
- Serve as Food Safety and Quality pillar owner within the Conagra Performance System, applying continuous improvement tools to drive measurable results.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Food Science, or another related field.
- 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing within food safety or quality leadership roles.
- Strong technical knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures regulations, process control, and root cause analysis.
- Skilled in interpreting scientific data, regulatory requirements, and performance metrics.
- Proficient with statistical analysis, process capability, and predictive quality methodologies.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, supporting collaboration across cross‑functional teams and senior leadership.
- Demonstrated leadership in developing teams and fostering a culture rooted in food safety and quality.
Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.
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Compensation:
Pay Range:$107,000-$156,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Our Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
- Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
- Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
- Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
- Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
Our Company:
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.
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What We Do
Conagra has the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. Our diverse team embraces debate to challenge marketplace/business conventions. We are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results.
We combine a rich heritage with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. Conagra’s portfolio of iconic and emerging food brands continues to evolve to offer contemporary choices for every occasion. We are a 100 year-old company with a startup attitude - an imperative to transform how we do business. What’s not changing? Our timeless values: integrity, external focus, broad-mindedness, agility, leadership by all, and a focus on results.
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