Senior Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Reporting to the Plant Quality Manager, you will implement food safety, quality, and regulatory programs while supporting the daily execution of processes that uphold Conagra’s product standards. You will provide technical expertise, conduct audits, evaluate data trends, and collaborate across functions to drive continuous improvement in food safety and quality.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze data to identify trends and provide input on product safety and quality decisions.
• Assist or supervise others within assigned technical areas to ensure proper execution of processes.
• Support management in designing processes and procedures within assigned food safety and quality areas.
• Deliver training programs at facility.
• Provide technical guidance, decision‑making support, and data analysis to address food safety and quality issues.
• Conduct food safety and quality audits individually or as part of a team.
• Collaborate with internal partners to ensure consistent food safety and quality performance.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and adjust approaches to enable continuous improvement.
• Execute inspection criteria to assess compliance levels.
• Participate on cross‑functional teams to implement quality initiatives and drive supplier process improvements.
• Perform technical tasks associated with departmental processes and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of GFSI Benchmarked Schemes (including SQF and BRC), GMPs, sanitation, pest control, food safety systems, HACCP, allergens, and relevant regulations.
• Assist in ensuring Food Safety Plans (HACCP) are current, compliant with Conagra standards, meet regulatory requirements (FDA and USDA), and prevent adulteration.
• Provide technical support to cross‑functional partners to ensure regulatory compliance, food safety, and product quality.
• Collaborate with teams outside FSQRA to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of food safety and quality programs.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Food, Biological, Chemical Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of food industry experience.
• Knowledge of food safety, food manufacturing processes, and related technologies.
• Strong report writing, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to food packaging and safety (GFSI, FSMA, FDA, USDA).
• Demonstrated strength in setting an example for others.
• Troubleshooting, data analysis, and investigative skills.
• Physical engagement in manufacturing environments, including sitting, walking, standing, climbing, maneuvering in confined spaces, bending, and exposure to varying environmental conditions.

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Compensation 

Pay Range:$81,000-$118,000

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.

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

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.