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Senior Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Contract Manufacturing)

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Conagra

Conagra

Compensation

$81,000.00 - $100,000.00

Illinois
On-site
Posted May 4, 2026

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs, you will independently implement programs within assigned areas of food safety, quality, and regulatory affairs under limited supervision. You will support the execution of processes, procedures, and daily activities that ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization. 

 

A Taste of Your Responsibilities 

  • Gather, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and issues, providing input to decisions related to product safety and quality within assigned areas of responsibility. 
  • Provide technical guidance and oversight to employees within assigned technical areas and support knowledge development across the organization. 
  • Support management in the design, implementation, and improvement of processes and procedures within assigned technical areas. 
  • Deliver food safety and quality training programs to assigned facilities. 
  • Provide technical, analytical, and decisionmaking support when managing quality and food safety issues. 
  • Conduct quality and food safety audits independently or as part of a team at manufacturing locations. 
  • Collaborate with crossfunctional partners to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of company products. 
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of food safety and quality programs and recommend adjustments to support continuous improvement. 
  • Execute inspection criteria to assess compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. 
  • Participate on crossfunctional teams to support effective implementation of quality assurance initiatives and supplier process improvements. 
  • Perform assigned technical tasks in alignment with departmental processes and procedures. 
  • Support confirmation that Food Safety Plans based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points principles remain current, relevant, and effectively executed to meet company standards and regulatory requirements. 
  • Partner with functions outside of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs to drive efficiencies and effectiveness in food safety and quality practices. 

 

Ingredients Required for Your Success 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, or a related field. 
  • Minimum of five years of food industry experience. 
  • Knowledge of food safety systems, food manufacturing processes, and related technologies. 
  • Knowledge of Global Food Safety Initiative benchmarked schemes, including Safe Quality Food and British Retail Consortium standards. 
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, sanitation, pest control, allergen management, training programs, and food safety systems. 
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and frameworks, including the Food Safety Modernization Act, Food and Drug Administration, and United States Department of Agriculture requirements. 
  • Strong troubleshooting, data analysis, investigative, report writing, interpersonal, and communication skills. 
  • Demonstrated strength in setting a positive example and supporting others. 
  • Travel requirements range from approximately 25 percent to 75 percent based on business needs.  
  • Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible Conagra representative, including driving a company or rental vehicle as needed  

 

Physical Requirements 

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply: 
You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination. 
You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size. 
This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary. 

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Compensation 

Annual Base Salary: $81,000.00 - $100,000.00

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 

May 25, 2026

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.

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