Senior Quality Specialist

Reporting directly to the Plant QA Manager at our manufacturing facility in Darien, WI, local producer of Birds Eye products, you will implement programs within given functional area of the food safety and quality group. What impact will you have on our business? Gather and study data to understand trends and issues to provide input to decisions related to product safety and quality. Manage team members within assigned technical responsibilities. Assist management in the design of processes for quality systems and implement inspection criteria. Deliver training programs for all plant employees. Provide technical support and data analysis in managing situations and issues relative to our quality and food safety. Conduct and participate in quality and food safety audits. Collaborate and provide technical support to appropriate functions and employees to assure food safety and quality. Evaluate effectiveness of programs to assure continuous improvement. Participate on teams to assure implementation of QA programs and process improvement of our suppliers. Knowledge of GFSI Benchmarked Schemes (namely SQF and BRC), GMP's, Sanitation, Pest Control, Food Safety and HACCP systems, Training, Allergens, and applicable programs/regulations. Ensure Food Safety Plans (HACCP) are current, relevant, and implemented to meet Conagra standards and regulatory requirements (FDA and USDA). Provide technical support to appropriate functions and employees to assure regulatory compliance, food safety and quality of company products. Collaborate outside of FSQRA organization to improve the effectiveness with regards to food safety and quality. Do you have what it takes? BS in Food, Biological or Chemical Science or related field required. 5 years industry experience Knowledge of food safety, food manufacturing processes, and technologies Experience working in a manufacturing production environment Knowledge of government regulatory requirements in food packaging (GFSI, FSMA, FDA, and USDA) #LI-JC1 #LI-onsite #LI-MSL Our Benefits: We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities Our Company: Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®. We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit 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. Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) is an approximately $11 billion company that combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. We’re transforming the way we operate to fulfill what consumers and customers want, in a smart, simple way. We’re modernizing our iconic food brands, leveraging fresh opportunities and adapting to a changing landscape – all with a culture that’s ready to capture growth and drive shareholder value.