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 Responsibilities Implement senior leadership’s strategic priorities related to foreign material prevention and risk reduction Lead foreign material system assessments and develop mitigation strategies across the enterprise Partner with plant quality teams to identify opportunities and support risk assessments related to foreign material controls Assist Food, Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs leadership with enterprise initiatives to reduce food safety risk Develop and deliver food safety training to assigned facilities and promote a strong food safety culture Mentor and coach quality teams to strengthen technical capability and bench strength Ensure 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 standards Support Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plan development and maintenance Collaborate cross‑functionally to improve supplier quality assurance processes related to foreign material controls Provide technical support, data analysis, and insights to support food safety decisions Monitor audit readiness, identify gaps, and lead corrective actions related to foreign material and physical hazard controls Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance food safety, compliance, and operational effectiveness Ingredients Required for Your Success Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, or related field 7 or more years of food industry experience in quality assurance, operations, or related function Experience auditing complex manufacturing sites Knowledge 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 Procedures Knowledge of regulatory requirements including Food and Drug Administration and United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service Experience with food manufacturing processes and foreign material detection technologies Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem‑solving skills Experience with technical reporting and presenting findings to diverse audiences Strong data analysis, troubleshooting, and investigative skills Willingness to travel 25 to 50 percent to support plant operations 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. Compensation Pay Range: $109,000-$159,000 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Conagra Brands