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Conagra Director Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs in Omaha, Nebraska
We are looking for a Director, Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs to join our team remotely! You may travel up to 70% in this role.
As the Director FSQRA , reporting to the Sr Director FSQRA, you will oversee the implementation of processes and procedures and the daily execution of activities related to Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Affairs for an assigned set of manufacturing locations/product categories. You will provide your technical expertise and leadership to the team by developing and delivering objectives around performance and direction of the department and organization. You will communicate all food safety and quality concerns, improvements, and strategies solutions, and cross-functional projects. You will lead a team of corporate and plant associates and provides coaching and development of others.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop sound food safety and quality programs to meet company and regulatory standards for all of the following areas: food safety, sanitation, operations quality, thermal processing, cannery, labeling, packaging, and/or audit.
Support Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Affairs in the adoption and disciplined use of policies and procedures.
Engage and empower team in new and existing processes by providing them with the necessary tools and information needed for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
Supports use of analytics and functional software systems to measure and control food safety and quality systems and processes for continuous improvement.
Supports Supply Chain in embedding effective program implementation, systemic corrective and preventative actions, process variance reduction and regarding internal and third-party audit deficiencies.
Gathers and studies data to understand trends and issues to provide input for decisions related to product safety and quality.
Participates on cross functional teams to assure effective implementation and adherence of Food Safety and QA initiatives and process improvement of our suppliers.
Responsible for understanding and executing against budget for their team.
Job Qualifications:
BS in Food, Biological or Science related field required.
10+ years of management experience within food safety/quality, including canning and thermal processing.
Proven leadership skills as related to food safety and quality in a manufacturing and corporate environment, including coaching and development of associates.
Demonstrated ability to successfully direct multiple functions in establishing and delivering product food safety and quality improvements.
Excellent communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate food safety and quality objectives across all levels of an organization.
Excellent negotiating skills.
Experience with using a full range of statistical and analytical tools and fundamentals.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
We require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. periodically.
Use of lab equipment and tools.
Work in and around cramped/confined spaces.
Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders
Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions.
Exposure to food tasting and smells including all food allergens.
Depending on the needs of the business, operational impact at the plant level may require up to 70% travel both domestically and internationally, independently, and as a responsible Conagra representative.
Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional days off and 10 paid holidays. Check out our 401k plan too! Conagra will match 100% up to the first 6% of pay you save. The company will also provide a 3% non-elective contribution to your account regardless of your participation ( that's 9% )!
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Compensation:
Annual Base Salary: $130,000.00 - $193,000.00
The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Anticipated Close Date:
July 1, 2024
Our Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
Our Company:
Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, our Company combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. Our portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Our iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, and Slim Jim, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera, offer choices for every occasion.
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940510-1&h=2999397156&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.conagrabrands.com%2F&a=www.conagrabrands.com) .
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.