Manager Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs (Foreign Material and Operational)

Reporting to the Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, you will oversee daily operations related to safety and regulatory compliance initiatives across the Conagra enterprise with a focus on foreign material prevention. You will partner with plant quality managers and cross-functional teams to identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards across manufacturing facilities, co-manufacturers, suppliers, and research and development. You will support continuous improvement by strengthening processes, enhancing audit readiness, and advancing foreign material and physical hazard controls.A Taste of Your ResponsibilitiesImplement senior leadership’s strategic priorities related to foreign material prevention and risk reductionLead foreign material system assessments and develop mitigation strategies across the enterprisePartner with plant quality teams to identify opportunities and support risk assessments related to foreign material controlsAssist Food, Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs leadership with enterprise initiatives to reduce food safety riskDevelop and deliver food safety training to assigned facilities and promote a strong food safety cultureMentor and coach quality teams to strengthen technical capability and bench strengthEnsure compliance with Global Food Safety Initiative schemes such as Safe Quality Food and British Retail Consortium, as well as Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, and internal standardsSupport Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plan development and maintenanceCollaborate cross-functionally to improve supplier quality assurance processes related to foreign material controlsProvide technical support, data analysis, and insights to support food safety decisionsMonitor audit readiness, identify gaps, and lead corrective actions related to foreign material and physical hazard controlsSupport continuous improvement initiatives to enhance food safety, compliance, and operational effectivenessIngredients Required for Your SuccessBachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, or related field7 or more years of food industry experience in quality assurance, operations, or related functionExperience auditing complex manufacturing sitesKnowledge of food safety and quality systems including Good Manufacturing Practices, Global Food Safety Initiative standards such as Safe Quality Food and British Retail Consortium, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, and Sanitation Standard Operating ProceduresKnowledge of regulatory requirements including Food and Drug Administration and United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection ServiceExperience with food manufacturing processes and foreign material detection technologiesContinuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving skillsExperience with technical reporting and presenting findings to diverse audiencesStrong data analysis, troubleshooting, and investigative skillsWillingness to travel 25 to 50 percent to support plant operationsPhysical RequirementsMore 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.#LI-PM2#LI-Hybrid#LI-MSL Compensation Pay Range:$109,000-$159,000The 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 BenefitsWe 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 reimbursementWealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase planGrowth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursementBalance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunitiesOur CompanyAt 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.