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Under limited supervision, develop, modify, implement,
monitor, and continuously improve the food safety systems to ensure ConAgra
facilities are operating in compliance with all applicable (Federal and
State) regulatory requirements. Serve as processing expert in one or more
ConAgra platforms.
Lead cross
functional food safety initiatives and drive for completion.
Contribute
to establishing the adequacy of unit operations to provide control for
assuring safe food.
Assist in
the definition and support of food safety requirements for new Product,
Packaging, and Process Development initiatives.
Serve as a
subject matter expert in at least 2 ConAgra platforms or technologies.
Disseminate
expertise across ConAgra`s R&D and manufacturing communities.
Assist
Operations, Food Safety, Quality and Engineering in areas that extend
beyond their own internal capabilities on process changes to improve food
safety and quality.
Conduct
annual thermal processing, food packaging and food engineering audits on
ConAgra`s processing systems.
Assist with
plant trials and startups (validations) as needed.
Financial
understanding to optimize profitability.
Sound team
management skills, focusing on relevant process development execution and
capability to delegate authority to maximize work force output
Understand
food processing and food science with exposure to research and commercial
applications. Stay current on new process technologies partnering with
Universities, suppliers.
Have a
working knowledge of commercial retort processing.
Qualifications:
BS or BA
degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science and
Technology or Food Microbiology required.
Minimum of
5-7 years experience in food process technology or related.
Thorough
understanding of process-food product interactions and challenges faced
during commercialization.
Working knowledge
of experimental design and execution
Working
knowledge of process engineering and processing equipment for multiple
technology platforms
Solid
presentation skills, both oral and written.
Proficient
at Microsoft office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience
in compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies and regulatory
requirements pertaining to food processing and packaging.
Exposure to
theory and practice of food preservation processes
Sound people
management skills, focusing on relevant process development execution and
capability to delegate authority to maximize work force output
Working
knowledge of sanitary design, and equipment cleaning.
Proven
troubleshooting skill with demonstrated ability to "think on their
feet."
Networking
capability across industry and academia here and internationally.
Ability to
work cross functionally to garner their support and enthusiasm.
Budgeting,
financial analysis skills needed to understand cost impact of initiatives
As we build our brands, we`re building the team that will take our business
to the next level. Our high-performance culture is based on simplicity,
accountability and collaboration and offers exceptional career
opportunities throughout the organization. Challenging positions at all
levels offer opportunities in sales, marketing, manufacturing, supply
chain, IT, finance, R & D and other areas. All of our positions offer
opportunity for personal growth and financial reward.
ConAgra Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and we place a high value
on the diversity of our employees, customers, consumers and vendors. We`re
looking for the best people with the best talent. You can build your career
and be part of building the new ConAgra Foods.
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