[Hiring] Senior Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs Specialist @CONAGRA

Role Description

Reporting to the Manager, Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs, you will independently implement programs within assigned areas of food safety, quality, and regulatory affairs under limited supervision. You will support the execution of processes, procedures, and daily activities that ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization.

• Gather, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and issues, providing input to decisions related to product safety and quality within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to employees within assigned technical areas and support knowledge development across the organization.
• Support management in the design, implementation, and improvement of processes and procedures within assigned technical areas.
• Deliver food safety and quality training programs to assigned facilities.
• Provide technical, analytical, and decision-making support when managing quality and food safety issues.
• Conduct quality and food safety audits independently or as part of a team at manufacturing locations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of company products.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of food safety and quality programs and recommend adjustments to support continuous improvement.
• Execute inspection criteria to assess compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to support effective implementation of quality assurance initiatives and supplier process improvements.
• Perform assigned technical tasks in alignment with departmental processes and procedures.
• Support confirmation that Food Safety Plans based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points principles remain current, relevant, and effectively executed to meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with functions outside of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs to drive efficiencies and effectiveness in food safety and quality practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of food industry experience.
• Knowledge of food safety systems, food manufacturing processes, and related technologies.
• Knowledge of Global Food Safety Initiative benchmarked schemes, including Safe Quality Food and British Retail Consortium standards.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, sanitation, pest control, allergen management, training programs, and food safety systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and frameworks, including the Food Safety Modernization Act, Food and Drug Administration, and United States Department of Agriculture requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, data analysis, investigative, report writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated strength in setting a positive example and supporting others.
• Travel requirements range from approximately 25 percent to 75 percent based on business needs.
• Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible Conagra representative, including driving a company or rental vehicle as needed.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Compensation

Annual Base Salary: $81,000.00 - $100,000.00. 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.

Benefits

• 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.