Job Summary

Directly reporting to the Quality Manager, under guidance the Associate Quality Specialist will implement programs within the functional area of the Food Protection Regulatory Agency group. Implement relevant Quality and Food Safety processes in the Council Bluffs, IA plant on 2nd Shift.

You will:

• Help with designing and implementation of processes within assigned technical area(s) of responsibility.
• Participate on teams to assure implementation and adherence of QA programs and process improvement of our suppliers.
• Perform assigned technical tasks associated with department processes.
• Gather and studies data to understand trends and issues and to make decisions related to product safety and quality in areas of assigned responsibility.
• Provide technical support and analyze data in managing situations and issues relative to quality and food safety.
• Provide technical support to appropriate functions and employees to assure regulatory compliance, food safety and quality of our products.
• Work with company facilities to facilitate an ongoing relationship with packaging material suppliers.
• Evaluate effectiveness and assure continuous improvement in assigned responsibilities.

You have:

• BS in Food, Biological or Chemical Science or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 1 year industry experience required.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality systems and manufacturing processes, technologies or other relevant responsibilities.
• Familiarity in using continuous improvement tools (SPC, Capability Studies, etc.) and fundamentals.
• Knowledge of government regulatory requirements in food packaging (GFSI, FSMA, FDA, USDA)
• Demonstrated strength in setting an example for others

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.