Plant Quality Manager

CONAGRA•Oakdale, CA

2d•$109,000 - $159,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Affairs, you will lead food safety and quality programs at our Oakdale, California manufacturing facility, a local producer of Hunt’s tomato products. You will ensure the safety and quality of all products by driving adherence to quality policies, defining best practices, and providing leadership across the plant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Food Science, or a related field
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
4 or more years of Quality Assurance leadership experience in food manufacturing or a related industry
Experience with process control monitoring, auditing, sanitation processes, and food manufacturing operations
Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures regulations
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong analytical skills, including statistical analysis, process capability, and predictive quality methods
Experience applying mathematical and statistical techniques to evaluate process performance and quality outcomes

Nice To Haves

Experience with canning, high acid products, and tomato processing preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure plant personnel follow Good Manufacturing Practices, including proper waste disposal, personal hygiene, and safe work practices
Partner with Operations and Maintenance to drive food safety and quality ownership on the production floor
Manage plant timelines and milestones tied to the Food Safety and Quality Improvement Plan and key performance metrics
Analyze and communicate quality and food safety concerns, including internal findings and consumer complaints, and lead corrective actions
Ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements, including United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, and Canadian Food Inspection Agency, along with company safety policies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations
Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory inspectors and officials visiting the plant
Lead food safety and quality programs, including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, Safe Quality Food certification, recall programs, environmental monitoring, and pest control programs
Act as a liaison for technical and quality assurance matters across operations, research and quality innovation, and sales and marketing teams
Provide support to corporate teams on vendor-related quality matters
Oversee product quality during new product implementation and ensure the use of Manufacturing Operations Product Development and Commissioning Qualification Verification tools
Own the Food Safety and Quality pillar within the Conagra Performance System and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Lead regulatory, customer, and internal audit processes, including corrective action development and follow-up