Quality & Food Safety Specialist — Packaging & Processes

Socket.dev; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Indianapolis is seeking an entry-level QA/Quality Assurance professional under direct supervision to implement programs within the FPRA group and support food safety and quality processes across our manufacturing sites.

You will assist in designing processes, gather data, support cross-functional teams, and help ensure regulatory compliance with GFSI, FSMA, FDA and USDA standards. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in Food, Biological or Chemical Science or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years’ industry experience required.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality systems and manufacturing processes, technologies or other relevant area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of government regulatory requirements in food packaging (GFSI, FSMA, FDA, USDA).
• Troubleshooting, data analysis, and investigative skills required.
• Sound report writing, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Familiarity in using continuous improvement tools (SPC, Capability Studies, etc.) and fundamentals.
• Demonstrated strength in setting an example for others.
• Ability to travel independently and as a responsible companyrepresentative.

Responsibilities

• Assists in designing and implementation of processes and procedures within assigned technical area(s) of responsibility.
• Participates in cross functional teams to assure effective implementation and adherence of QA initiatives and process improvement of our suppliers, under limited supervision.
• Performs assigned technical tasks/duties associated with department processes and procedures.
• Gathers and studies data to understand trends and issues and to make decisions related to product safety and quality in areas of assigned responsibility.
• Provides technical and decision-making support and analyzes data in managing situations and issues relative to quality and/or food safety as necessary.
• Interfaces/provides technical support to appropriate functions and employees to assure regulatory compliance, food safety and quality of company’s products.
• Interfaces with company facilities to facilitate an ongoing effective relationship with packaging material suppliers.
• Evaluates effectiveness and assures continuous improvement in assigned areas of responsibility.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Investigative skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

SPC

Travel

Education

BS in Food/ Biological/ Chemical Science

Job description

Conagra Brands in Indianapolis is seeking an entry-level QA/Quality Assurance professional under direct supervision to implement programs within the FPRA group and support food safety and quality processes across our manufacturing sites.

You will assist in designing processes, gather data, support cross-functional teams, and help ensure regulatory compliance with GFSI, FSMA, FDA and USDA standards. Travel may be required.