What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Specialist position at CONAGRA?
You will report to the Sr. Quality Specialist in our Marshall, MO plant to implement quality programs within a given functional area of the Quality group. Support management with relevant quality procedures and the daily execution of activities. Participate on teams for quality initiatives. Bring forward to Quality Management observed needs for Quality improvement. Implement programs within given functional area of the food safety and quality group.
You Will:
- Gather and study data to understand trends and issues to provide input to decisions related to product safety and quality.
- Assist or supervise others in the organization.
- Collaborate and provide technical support to appropriate functions to assure food safety and quality of company products.
- Gauge and evaluate effectiveness and assure continuous improvements in assigned areas of responsibility.
- Participate on teams to assure implementation and adherence of QA initiatives and process improvement of our suppliers.
- Provide support to facility to assure regulatory compliance, food safety and quality.
- Responsible for the facility Recipe Management and COA process.
You Have:
- BS in Food, Biological or Chemical Science or related field required or 4 years of related experience.
- Knowledge of food safety, food manufacturing processes, technologies or other relevant area of responsibility.
- Statistical, data-driven report writing skills.
- Knowledge of government regulatory requirements in food packaging (GFSI, FSMA, FDA, USDA).
- Demonstrated strength in Leadership.
- Troubleshooting, data analysis, and investigative skills required.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, you will travel independently and as a responsible company representative.
- SAP experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, walk and/or stand for up to 8 hours a day.
- Climb to various heights via stairs, push/pull various plant materials and/or equipment.
- Maneuver in cramped/confined spaces.
- Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours per workday to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies.
- Frequent bending and/or crawling; must be able to move safely and freely around machinery.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.
At this time, 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.
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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. 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.
