Onsite Quality & Food Safety Leader

CONAGRA; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a first-shift FSQRA leader to drive food safety and quality execution on the production floor. You will coach technicians, collaborate with production supervisors, and ensure HACCP, GMP, and regulatory compliance across facilities.

This hands-on leadership role will also support second shift equivalents, investigations, and continuous improvement efforts. The position emphasizes on-site leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and decisive issue resolution to uphold

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two to four years of experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points.
• Familiarity with Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Administration and United States Department of Agriculture regulations.
• Experience leading teams, holding accountability, and partnering with operations in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support FSQRA technicians and associates through active floor presence, coaching, and accountability.
• Partner with production supervisors to support production improvements and efficiencies while maintaining food safety and quality standards.
• Serve as a key quality and food safety leader during second shift, helping mirror first-shift expectations with fewer on-site resources.
• Drive strong collaboration between Quality Assurance, Production, Sanitation, and Warehouse teams.
• Hold teams accountable to food safety, quality, and operational expectations through consistent follow-up and reinforcement.
• Monitor and verify Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Conduct Good Manufacturing Practices and sanitation audits throughout production and warehouse areas.
• Support resolution of food safety and quality issues in real time on the production floor.
• Manage product hold, release, and disposition activities in alignment with policy.
• Lead investigations into customer complaints and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate nonconforming or damaged product and determine appropriate disposition.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on process stability, efficiency, and risk reduction.
• Assist with evaluations related to new equipment installations or equipment repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support food safety, quality, and operational excellence

Skills

Leadership

Floor supervision

Cross-functional collaboration

HACCP knowledge

GMP awareness

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Conagra Brands is seeking a first-shift FSQRA leader to drive food safety and quality execution on the production floor. You will coach technicians, collaborate with production supervisors, and ensure HACCP, GMP, and regulatory compliance across facilities.

This hands-on leadership role will also support second shift equivalents, investigations, and continuous improvement efforts. The position emphasizes on-site leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and decisive issue resolution to uphold