Senior Quality Specialist

Job Summary

You will help us implement programs within given functional area of the food safety and quality group. You will provide support to the plant to remain compliant with the relevant Quality procedures and the daily execution of activities related to Quality. You will work onsite in the Russellville, AR facility and report to the Quality Manager. You may have to spend time on other shifts to support the Quality programs on other shifts.

Position Responsibilities

• You will help us gather and evaluate data to understand trends and issues to provide input to decisions related to product safety and quality in areas of assigned responsibility.
• You will oversee others in the organization.
• You will provide technical support and data analysis in managing situations and issues relative to quality and food safety.
• You will collaborate with other departments in the plant and in corporate locations to assure, food safety and quality of company products.
• You will help us design and implement processes within assigned technical area(s) of responsibility.
• You will participate on teams to assure implementation and adherence of QA projects and process improvement of our suppliers.
• Interfaces/provide technical support to appropriate functions and employees to assure regulatory compliance, food safety and quality of company products.
• You will communicate with company facilities to facilitate an ongoing relationship with packaging material suppliers.
• Evaluate effectiveness and assure continuous improvement in assigned responsibilities.
• You will collaborate outside of FPRA organization to improve the effectiveness with regards to food safety and quality.

Position Qualifications

• BS in Food, Biological or Chemical Science or related field required.
• 5 years industry experience required.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing facility
• Knowledge of food safety, food manufacturing processes, technologies or other relevant responsibilities.

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Physical Requirements (optional)

While performing the tasks of this job, you are required to talk and hear. You are frequently required to stand and walk. You are occasionally required to sit; use hands to touch and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. You must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. You will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation: 

The 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.