3rd Shift Quality Lead, Food Safety & Compliance

Conagra Brands; St. Elmo (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus incentive opportunity

401(k) matching

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Quality Assurance leader for the third shift in our St. Elmo, Illinois facility. You will supervise two or more QA technicians, provide guidance, and partner with Operations to maintain food safety and quality compliance.

This role emphasizes HACCP, GMP, and FDA regulations within a culture of continuous improvement. Responsibilities include audits, training, and supporting SQF and customer audits, with a focus on SPC and data-driven initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality and food safety experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field (or equivalent years of experience).
• Experience leading or coordinating a quality/food safety team.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and safe manufacturing procedures.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations and SQF or other audits.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality assurance activities, including audits, training, and supply purchasing.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and training to QA team members.
• Monitor HACCP critical control points and ensure policy compliance.
• Support SQF and regulatory audits, including preparation and follow-up.
• Conduct GMP and sanitation audits in production and warehouse areas.
• Partner with Operations to identify and resolve quality and food safety issues.
• Verify operational control systems are followed and product holds/releases are managed.
• Evaluate damaged, returned, and incoming products for quality compliance.
• Coordinate investigation and resolution of customer complaints.
• Ensure SPC practices are implemented and maintained.
• Analyze product data, metrics, and trends for continuous improvement.
• Assist in evaluating new equipment installations from a quality perspective.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Analytical

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field

Job description

Conagra Brands is seeking a Quality Assurance leader for the third shift in our St. Elmo, Illinois facility. You will supervise two or more QA technicians, provide guidance, and partner with Operations to maintain food safety and quality compliance.

This role emphasizes HACCP, GMP, and FDA regulations within a culture of continuous improvement. Responsibilities include audits, training, and supporting SQF and customer audits, with a focus on SPC and data-driven initiatives.