Plant Quality Manager
About The Position
Reporting to the Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Affairs Director, located at our Fayetteville, AR facility, you will ensure food safety and quality for all products produced in the facility. You will lead compliance with regulatory standards, maintain HACCP and SQF programs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will serve as a technical resource and a key member of the plant leadership team, providing guidance to Operations, R&D, and Sales on quality and food safety matters. Your Impact Ensure adherence to all company safety policies and OSHA regulations. Drive compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including sanitation, hygiene, and waste disposal. Develop and deliver comprehensive food safety and quality training programs for all employees. Lead and mentor your team to build technical expertise and accountability for food safety and quality. Manage timelines and milestones for Food Safety and Quality Improvement Plans, including complaint and incident reduction. Interpret and communicate quality and food safety issues, implementing corrective actions as needed. Maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, CFIA, and other regulatory requirements, acting as liaison with inspectors. Oversee HACCP, SQF certification, recall programs, environmental monitoring, and pest control programs. Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to embed food safety and quality ownership on the production floor. Support new product introductions using MOPD and CQV tools. Serve as FS&Q pillar owner for Conagra Performance System, leveraging continuous improvement tools to drive results.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in Biology, Food Science, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing quality assurance or food safety leadership.
- Strong technical knowledge of HACCP, SSOP regulations, process control, and root cause analysis.
- Skilled in interpreting scientific and technical data, regulatory requirements, and quality metrics.
- Proficient in statistical analysis, process capability, and predictive quality processes.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging plant teams and senior leadership.
- Proven leadership in developing teams and fostering a culture of food safety and quality.
Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
- Drive compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including sanitation, hygiene, and waste disposal.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive food safety and quality training programs for all employees.
- Lead and mentor your team to build technical expertise and accountability for food safety and quality.
- Manage timelines and milestones for Food Safety and Quality Improvement Plans, including complaint and incident reduction.
- Interpret and communicate quality and food safety issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, CFIA, and other regulatory requirements, acting as liaison with inspectors.
- Oversee HACCP, SQF certification, recall programs, environmental monitoring, and pest control programs.
- Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to embed food safety and quality ownership on the production floor.
- Support new product introductions using MOPD and CQV tools.
- Serve as FS&Q pillar owner for Conagra Performance System, leveraging continuous improvement tools to drive results.
Benefits
- Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
- Wealth: G reat 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: P aid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
