Quality Team Lead

Shift and Compensation

Shift: 8:00 AM - various end times | Hourly Rate: $32.25 an hour

Assists in the management of food safety & quality assurance activities such as SQF programs, quality training, and reporting. Leads daily laboratory activities and collaborates with production to identify, solve and prevent problems affecting quality and food safety. Collaborates with all departments to improve quality and food safety processes and leads cross‑functional teams in continuous improvement projects. Involved in all aspects of Quality and Food Safety including audits, GMP training, purchasing supplies, customer complaints, implementing policies & procedures and equipment installation or repair.

• Lead food safety and quality programs, including Safe Quality Food compliance and audits.
• Manage daily lab operations and supervise Quality Technicians (scheduling, training, performance).
• Drive continuous improvement and root cause analysis for quality and food safety issues.
• Own customer complaint process, including investigation, response, and corrective actions.
• Maintain quality systems and documentation, including Safe Quality Food and statistical process control systems.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration to resolve product and process quality challenges.
• Oversee audits, product holds, and compliance with plant quality and food safety standards.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BS degree in Packaging or Quality Engineering, or related field, preferred.

• 1‑2 years supervisory or leadership experience required.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance preferred.

• Lead cross‑functional teams.
• Lead continuous improvement activities.
• Lead daily laboratory activities.
• Decision-making and execution.
• Knowledge of quality and food safety programs and processes, SQF and HACCP; certification preferred.
• Ability to train and mentor others.
• Ability to troubleshoot, manage corrective actions through completion, and communicate follow‑up.
• Self‑motivation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Multi‑tasking and prioritization.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Infinity QS, SharePoint, and SAP.
• Thorough knowledge of all SQF programs, especially GMPs.

• Health:
  Medical, dental and vision insurance, company‑paid life, accident and disability insurance.
• Wealth:
  Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan.
• Growth:
  Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration.
• Balance:
  Paid‑time off and volunteer opportunities.

Maple Grove, Minnesota | Anticipated Close Date:
July 31, 2026

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.

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.