• Sr Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs…

    Conagra Brands (Chicago, IL)


    Job Summary

    Reporting to the Manager Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs, you will independently implement programs within given functional area of the food safety and quality group. You will help implement relevant processes and procedures, and the daily execution of activities related to their functional area.

    Position Responsibilities

    + Gather and studies data to understand trends and issues to provide input to decisions related to product safety and quality in areas of assigned responsibility.

    + Assist or supervise others in the organization within assigned technical areas of responsibility.

    + Help design and execute departmental processes and procedures within assigned technical areas.

    + Deliver training programs for their assigned facilities.

    + Provide technical support and/or data analysis in managing situations and issues relative to quality and/or food safety.

    + Conduct audits and inspections to assess compliance with quality and food safety standards

    + Collaborate across departments to provide technical support and ensure regulatory compliance, food safety, and product quality.

    + Evaluate and improve programs and participate in cross-functional teams to implement QA initiatives and supplier process improvements

    + Knowledge of GFSI Benchmarked Schemes (namely SQF and BRC), GMP's, Sanitation, Pest Control, Food Safety and HACCP systems, Training, Allergens, and applicable programs/regulations.

    + Help confirm Food Safety Plans (HACCP) are current, relevant, and executed to meet Conagra standards, regulatory requirements (FDA and USDA), and prevent adulteration of product.

    + Collaborate outside of FSQRA organization to improve efficiency and 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.

    + Knowledge of food safety, food manufacturing processes, technologiesor other relevant responsibilities.

    + Troubleshooting, data analysis, and investigative skills, along with report writing abilities.

    + Knowledge of government regulatory requirements in food packaging (GFSI, FSMA, FDA, and USDA)

    + Demonstrated strength in setting an example for others.

    + Depending on the needs of the business, operational impact at the plant level will require 25% to 75% travel.

     

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    Compensation:

    Pay Range:$81,000-$118,000

     

    _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.