Regulatory Affairs Manager

CONAGRA•Chicago, IL

1d•$107,000 - $156,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, you will support the company on regulatory issues and opportunities with a specific focus on operational regulatory oversight and plant compliance. You will lead and support projects, programs, and processes to ensure regulatory compliance and help leverage regulatory opportunities for Conagra Brands. You will work cross‑functionally with functional and operating groups on regulatory topics impacting manufacturing operations, with primary responsibility for regulatory oversight of Conagra factories.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Five to ten years of food industry regulatory experience.
Deep knowledge of Food and Drug Administration and United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service regulations and requirements.
Proven experience researching regulatory issues and leading resolution efforts at manufacturing facilities.
Proactive, goal‑oriented approach to supporting business objectives.
Strong initiative, creativity, and experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Solid understanding of food product development, manufacturing processes, food safety, and allergens.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Adobe, and Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing Product Lifecycle Management systems.
Willingness to travel 75% up to 100% of the time to manufacturing facilities.
Onsite presence Monday through Thursday when not traveling.

Responsibilities

Provide regulatory management and oversight with particular focus on special situations and plant‑level regulatory agency support.
Support regulatory oversight of manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Partner cross‑functionally to communicate current and emerging regulatory issues, opportunities, and their impact on operations, products, and product technology.
Identify opportunities to leverage regulations to provide competitive advantage for Conagra Brands.
Provide regulatory guidance and respond to operational compliance questions.
Support development and maintenance of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points and Food Safety Plans, as appropriate.
Identify and engage internal resources to address tactical regulatory topics.
Assist Regulatory Affairs leadership in implementing programs that improve efficiency, speed, and quality of regulatory responses.
Provide training related to new regulatory developments that may impact Conagra Brands.
Support manufacturing facilities in responding to regulatory findings, including Form 483 observations and Noncompliance Records.
Provide focused regulatory support to an assigned facility during the initial months of employment.
Travel extensively to manufacturing facilities to support regulatory needs.