Plant Quality Manager

Job Summary

Reporting to the FSQR Director for our Indianapolis, IN manufacturing facility, local producer of Marie Callendar pies. You will ensure food safety and quality of all products produced in the plant. Ensure specifications are defined and communicated. Perform inspections of processes, employee training, compliance with applicable food laws and regulations. Define best practices and provide guidance and adherence to quality policies. Provide support to Sales, R&D and Operations on customer issues and questions.

Position Responsibilities

• Ensure all plant personnel follow good manufacturing practices (GMP) including proper waste disposal, personal hygiene and personal practices.
• Develop and present a complete orientation process which provides training in the Main Concepts of Food Safety and Quality. Maintain compliance to annual training requirements.
• Work with Operations and Maintenance to lead Food Safety and Quality ownership to the floor
• Mentor your team in the performance of their responsibilities
• Manage Plant timelines and critical milestones for the Food safety and Quality Improvement Plan and other food safety/quality metrics (ie. Complaint reduction, quality incident reduction, and quality index scores)
• Interpret and communicate quality and food safety issues, both internal and external (consumer complaints), and initiates applicable corrective measures
• Ensure compliance to all applicable regulatory agency requirements (USDA, FDA, CFIA) and liaison with local food regulatory officers.
• Provide leadership for compliance to food safety and quality programs Implements and maintain quality programs. i.e., HACCP, SQF certification, recall program, environmental monitoring program, and comprehensive pest control program.
• Provide Corporate with quality assurance assistance involving vendor issues, both improvements and corrective measures
• Oversee product quality with regards new product implementation and introduction into market. Ensure use of applicable MOPD and CQV tools.
• FS&Q pillar owner for Conagra Performance System.

Position Qualifications

• B. S. degree or equivalent in Biology, Food Science, or other related program
• 3 years of Leadership experience
• Food Manufacturing or related field experience
• Skills in monitoring and measurement of process control, auditing, manufacturing of food products, sanitation process, knowledge of HACCP, SSOP regulations, skills in team leadership, and root cause analysis

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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Compensation: 

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.

Salary : $79,000 - $115,000