Reporting to the Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, you will support the company on regulatory issues and opportunities with a specific focus on operational regulatory oversight and plant compliance. You will lead and support projects, programs, and processes to ensure regulatory compliance and help leverage regulatory opportunities for Conagra Brands. You will work cross‑functionally with functional and operating groups on regulatory topics impacting manufacturing operations, with primary responsibility for regulatory oversight of Conagra factories.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Provide regulatory management and oversight with particular focus on special situations and plant‑level regulatory agency support.
Support regulatory oversight of manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Partner cross‑functionally to communicate current and emerging regulatory issues, opportunities, and their impact on operations, products, and product technology.
Identify opportunities to leverage regulations to provide competitive advantage for Conagra Brands.
Provide regulatory guidance and respond to operational compliance questions.
Support development and maintenance of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points and Food Safety Plans, as appropriate.
Identify and engage internal resources to address tactical regulatory topics.
Assist Regulatory Affairs leadership in implementing programs that improve efficiency, speed, and quality of regulatory responses.
Provide training related to new regulatory developments that may impact Conagra Brands.
Support manufacturing facilities in responding to regulatory findings, including Form 483 observations and Noncompliance Records.
Provide focused regulatory support to an assigned facility during the initial months of employment.
Travel extensively to manufacturing facilities to support regulatory needs.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Five to ten years of food industry regulatory experience.
Deep knowledge of Food and Drug Administration and United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service regulations and requirements.
Proven experience researching regulatory issues and leading resolution efforts at manufacturing facilities.
Proactive, goal‑oriented approach to supporting business objectives.
Strong initiative, creativity, and experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Solid understanding of food product development, manufacturing processes, food safety, and allergens.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Adobe, and Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing Product Lifecycle Management systems.
Willingness to travel 75% up to 100% of the time to manufacturing facilities.
Onsite presence Monday through Thursday when not traveling.
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.
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Compensation
Pay Range:$107,000-$156,000The 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
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
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.