Quality Supervisor - 1st shift

ConAgra Foods•Darien, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will lead daily food safety and quality assurance activities at the Darien manufacturing plant. You will provide hands‑on leadership to Quality Assurance technicians while working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Sanitation to ensure regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement. You will play a critical role in strengthening the food safety culture and ensuring products consistently meet company and regulatory standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
3 + years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food production
Strong knowledge of food safety systems, sanitation programs, and Good Manufacturing Practices
Experience supporting internal and external audits, including regulatory, customer, or Global Food Safety Initiative benchmarked audits
Working knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations
Experience using data analysis and Statistical Process Control to support continuous improvement
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management systems

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field preferred
Prior people leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and prioritize daily Quality Assurance operations in support of production, including inspections, testing, and audit execution
Supervise, coach, and develop quality team members to ensure consistent application of food safety and quality standards
Monitor and verify Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points in accordance with established food safety plans
Conduct Good Manufacturing Practices, sanitation, and food safety audits across production and warehouse areas to maintain audit readiness
Partner with Operations to proactively identify and resolve quality, food safety, and process concerns
Verify that process controls and operational systems are functioning as intended and escalate gaps when identified
Make product disposition decisions, including hold, release, and rework, in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements
Investigate nonconforming raw materials and finished goods, including damaged or returned product
Lead or support customer complaint investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
Ensure Statistical Process Control practices and data integrity standards are followed
Analyze quality data and trends to drive continuous improvement and defect reduction
Support plant initiatives such as new product launches, equipment installations, and process validations
Maintain compliance with Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture when applicable, and internal audit standards
Collaborate cross‑functionally to strengthen food safety culture and employee engagement
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned