Plant Quality Manager
Conagra Brands
- Indianapolis, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure all plant personnel adhere to 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 subordinates in the performance of their duties
- 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.
- 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
- 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)