Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will provide leadership, technical guidance, and scheduling support to the Quality Assurance team while helping ensure food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the facility. You will partner with manufacturing, sanitation, and warehouse teams to support quality systems, audit programs, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position will support 1st shift primarily, with some occasions where needs move to 2nd shift. Some weekend availability is required.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
- Coordinate quality assurance activities including audits, training, purchasing, and program administration.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and training to Quality Assurance Technicians and associates.
- Monitor and verify Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point critical control points while following established policies and procedures.
- Conduct Good Manufacturing Practice and sanitation audits across manufacturing and warehouse operations.
- Partner with operations teams to identify and resolve quality and food safety concerns.
- Verify operational control systems are functioning effectively and being followed consistently.
- Place products on hold, release, or disposition products as necessary while adhering to established procedures.
- Evaluate damaged products and determine appropriate disposition.
- Coordinate investigations and resolution of customer complaints.
- Ensure Statistical Process Control management practices are followed.
- Complete analytical reviews of products and quality data.
- Support implementation of quality policies, procedures, equipment improvements, and repair activities.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- 1–3 years of related quality assurance experience, preferably within the food manufacturing industry.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food safety requirements, Estimated Microbial Plate Count (EMPC), Good Manufacturing Practices, and safe work procedures.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point programs and principles.
- Understanding of government regulations including Food and Drug Administration and United States Department of Agriculture requirements.
- Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance fundamentals.
- Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
- Experience with regulatory audits.
- Strong organizational skills with the capacity to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
- Proficient computer skills such as data analytics and Microsoft Office.
- Skilled in reading measurements and interpreting specifications.
Physical Requirements
More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply:
You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.
You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.
This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.
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Compensation
Pay Range:$59,000-$79,000The 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field (relevant experience may substitute)
- 1-3 years of related quality assurance experience, preferably in food manufacturing
- Comprehensive knowledge of food safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Comprehensive knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs and principles
- Understanding of FDA and USDA regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) fundamentals
- Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills
- Experience working within a large organization or corporate environment
- Proficient computer skills
- Skilled in reading measurements and interpreting specifications
Conagra Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as a standout, with a 401(k) that includes a company match and an additional company contribution, plus pension eligibility for certain groups. Company materials and filings emphasize this as a core strength across many roles.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive pay and bonus opportunities are presented as a meaningful part of total rewards. Summaries characterize annual incentives as consistent and an important contributor to overall compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Health, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellness resources are highlighted alongside perks like discounts and legal benefits. Day‑one eligibility for many corporate and non‑union roles is called out, supporting easy access to these programs.
Conagra Brands Insights
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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