Senior Quality Specialist; Food Manufacturing

Job Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs, you will implement and support programs within the Packaging Supplier Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs group, leading daily activities related to food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while partnering cross‑functionally.

• Gather and analyze data to identify trends and issues, providing input into decisions related to product safety and quality within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provide technical and decision‑making support, including data analysis, to manage quality and food safety situations and issues.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to promote Conagra’s food safety culture.
• Collaborate with internal partners to assure food safety and quality of company products.
• Design, implement, and maintain processes and procedures within assigned technical areas of responsibility.
• Participate on cross‑functional teams to assure effective implementation, adherence to quality assurance initiatives, and continuous improvement of packaging suppliers.
• Perform assigned technical tasks and duties associated with department processes and procedures.
• Interface with internal manufacturing locations to support and maintain effective relationships with packaging material suppliers.
• Interface with appropriate functions to support regulatory compliance, food safety, and quality of company products.
• Evaluate effectiveness of programs and processes and drive continuous improvement within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate outside of the Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs organization to drive efficiencies and effectiveness related to food safety and quality.

• Minimum of five years of relevant industry experience and a Bachelor of Science degree in food science, biological science, chemical science, or a related field; ten or more years of relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of food safety principles, food manufacturing processes, and related technologies.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to food packaging, including the Food Safety Modernization Act, Global Food Safety Initiative standards, Food and Drug Administration regulations, and United States Department of Agriculture requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, data analysis, and investigative skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing.
• Demonstrated strength in setting a positive example for others.
• Travel may be up to 75% depending on business needs.

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.

Pay Range: $82,000‑$120,000. Number of Days in Office:
4. This role may require you to travel up to 75% of the time.

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement.
• Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan.
• Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on‑demand learning and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid‑time off, parental leave, flexible work‑schedules (subject to location and role) and volunteer opportunities.

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.