Senior Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Contract Manufacturing)

Conagra Brands

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs, you will independently implement programs within assigned areas of food safety, quality, and regulatory affairs under limited supervision. You will support the execution of processes, procedures, and daily activities that ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of food industry experience.
Knowledge of food safety systems, food manufacturing processes, and related technologies.
Knowledge of Global Food Safety Initiative benchmarked schemes, including Safe Quality Food and British Retail Consortium standards.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, sanitation, pest control, allergen management, training programs, and food safety systems.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and frameworks, including the Food Safety Modernization Act, Food and Drug Administration, and United States Department of Agriculture requirements.
Strong troubleshooting, data analysis, investigative, report writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Demonstrated strength in setting a positive example and supporting others.
Travel requirements range from approximately 25 percent to 75 percent based on business needs.
Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible Conagra representative, including driving a company or rental vehicle as needed.

Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and issues, providing input to decisions related to product safety and quality within assigned areas of responsibility.
Provide technical guidance and oversight to employees within assigned technical areas and support knowledge development across the organization.
Support management in the design, implementation, and improvement of processes and procedures within assigned technical areas.
Deliver food safety and quality training programs to assigned facilities.
Provide technical, analytical, and decision‑making support when managing quality and food safety issues.
Conduct quality and food safety audits independently or as part of a team at manufacturing locations.
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of company products.
Evaluate the effectiveness of food safety and quality programs and recommend adjustments to support continuous improvement.
Execute inspection criteria to assess compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
Participate on cross‑functional teams to support effective implementation of quality assurance initiatives and supplier process improvements.
Perform assigned technical tasks in alignment with departmental processes and procedures.
Support confirmation that Food Safety Plans based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points principles remain current, relevant, and effectively executed to meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
Partner with functions outside of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs to drive efficiencies and effectiveness in food safety and quality practices.