Senior Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Conagra Brands•Statewide Multi Use IL, IL

7d•$82,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs, you will support food safety and quality processes, procedures, and the day-to-day activities of the Operational Quality Assessment function. You will monitor and identify incomplete or missing requirements against assessment guidance documents for internal manufacturing facilities. You will also support Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs Supply Chain initiatives to drive continuous improvement across the network.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience, including food safety assessments or audit experience preferred
Knowledge of food safety systems, manufacturing processes, and regulatory requirements including Global Food Safety Initiative, Food Safety Modernization Act, Food and Drug Administration, and United States Department of Agriculture
Strong technical writing and reporting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines
Experience with troubleshooting, data analysis, and investigative problem-solving

Responsibilities

Conduct, lead, and document Operational Quality Assessments at manufacturing facilities independently or as part of a team to determine compliance
Capture and communicate assessment observations and support calibration discussions to ensure alignment and consistency
Identify and communicate systemic trends and recurring deficiencies to drive risk-based improvements
Share best practices and opportunities for improvement across facilities to elevate overall performance
Support verification of Food Safety Plans, including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, ensuring alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements
Partner with facility and enterprise leadership teams throughout all phases of the assessment process
Support Safe Quality Food (SQF) compliance activities, including audit coordination, corrective actions, documentation management, and training updates
Maintain knowledge of Global Food Safety Initiative benchmarked schemes and prerequisite programs such as Good Manufacturing Practices, sanitation, pest control, and allergen management