Company Description: McDonald's evolving Accelerating the Arches growth strategy puts our customers and people first, and leverages our competitive advantages to strengthen our brand. We are recognized on lists like Fortune's Most Admired Companies and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. Doubling Down on the 4Ds (Delivery, Digital, Drive Thru, and Development) Our growth pillars emphasize the important role technology plays as the leading, global omni-channel restaurant brand. Technology enables the organization through digital technology, and improving the customer, crew and employee experience each and every day. Global Technology forging the way Leading the digitization of our business is the Technology organization made up of intrapreneurs who build industry defining tech using the latest innovations and platforms, like AI and edge computing to deliver on the next set of cutting-edge opportunities for the business. At McDonald's you get to solve technology innovation challenges at an incredible scale, and work across global teams who are always hungry for a challenge. This provides access to exciting career paths for technologists. It's bonus points when you get to see your family and friends use the tech you build at their favorite McD restaurant. Check out the Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology is directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy. Job Description: This opportunity is part of the Global Technology Infrastructure & Operations team (GTIO), where our mission is to deliver modern and relevant technology that supports the way McDonald's works. We provide best-in-class foundational technology products and services including Global Networking, Cloud, End User Computing, and IT Service Management. It's our goal to always provide an engaging, relevant, and simple experience for our customers. The Technical Product Manager, Restaurant Hardware Solutions, is part of the Restaurant Infrastructure & Operations team within Global Technology. This role reports to the Senior Technical Product Manager and is responsible for leading a portfolio of restaurant hardware solutions.The restaurant environment is complex, made up of many different technology hardware solutions. With constantly evolving needs of restaurant crew and customers, this team plays an important role in understanding those needs and evolving our hardware solutions to keep pace. Being a new team, the Technical Product Manager will play a key role in defining the scope of the Hardware Solutions team portfolio and associated hardware lifecycle processes - including evolution of Infrastructure as a Service capabilities related to restaurant hardware. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technology leader to help shape the transformation of infrastructure and operations products and services to the entire McDonalds environment. Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Support the Senior Manager, Restaurant Hardware solutions, by executing short-term strategy for a portfolio of hardware solutions (e.g., digital menu boards) Understand restaurant needs (crew, customer, manager) and translate those functional and technical needs into product requirements to be used in designing and/or selecting a hardware product, as well as continuous enhancement of the product Partner with market and cross-functional teams to define standards / technical specifications, select and approve global solutions, and certify new hardware solutions With a shift to expanded global standards and hardware as a service, the Technical Product Manager will contribute to defining market-level installation and ongoing technical support for products within their domain. Contribute to the performance of the team by overseeing work of suppliers and related teams Solve defined problems; identify ways to modify processes to meet end customer needs (e.g. operator or customer challenges with a particular hardware solution) Define and enforce hardware solution quality standards Design and execute tests to guarantee up-time of hardware solutions in the markets; oversee third party hardware certification testing where appropriate Provide input on deployment plan for hardware solutions to market teams Facilitate processes to maintain and support hardware in the markets Manage stakeholder relationships, including product teams as customers of hardware solutions, and ensure stakeholders are aligned with hardware roadmaps. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications Willingness and ability to live the McDonald's values every day: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, and Family. Demonstrated experience owning and delivering high load technology or hardware products with measurable results. Experience partnering with stakeholders across a complex, global organization. Experience prioritizing product feature development and cost/benefit analysis (e.g. business case creation, MVP define & develop, backlog prioritization) Impact-minded approach, with ability to articulate goals and instill action and alignment to reach them. Experience working in an agile product development environment: participating in and leading agile ceremonies, managing a backlog/release plan, tracking metrics of multiple teams, removing blockers (burndown chart, release burn up, etc.) Demonstrated ability to manage technical products from an unclear problem statement, driving clarity, understanding, and opportunity assessment, managing trade-offs and evaluating potential concepts with internal and external partners using design thinking and agile principles. Experience managing technical priorities and driving strategic hardware initiatives. Ability to utilize data to proactively identify and solve complex problems potentially impacting the restaurant infrastructure platform function. Proven analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, develop product strategy and business cases, and measure success. Strong written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in easy-to-understand business friendly language. Understand customer centricity, and lead products with that mindset. Preferred Qualifications Experience with hardware peripherals, architecture, and cataloging processes. Example hardware: kiosks, digital signage, media players, scanners, cash recyclers, audio systems, etc. Experience with infrastructure as a service (IaaS) Demonstrated ability to effectively influence and partner across product and platform teams within a global engineering organization Demonstrated ability to manage and navigate to drive results within a globally distributed organization Experience defining hardware standards and specifications that address global complexities and differences between markets / regions Experience managing P&L of a program and developing/managing financial forecasts to communicate ROI and spend rate Experience 8+ years of technical product management or relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6+ years relevant experience with a Master's degree. 2+ years working with restaurant or retail hardware solutions and platforms. Experience working on technical teams that manage an important product and/or a suite of products. Experience communicating with leadership and setting expectations for major cross-functional initiatives. Additional Information: McDonald's is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact McDonald's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
Apr 11, 2024
Full time
Company Description: McDonald's evolving Accelerating the Arches growth strategy puts our customers and people first, and leverages our competitive advantages to strengthen our brand. We are recognized on lists like Fortune's Most Admired Companies and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. Doubling Down on the 4Ds (Delivery, Digital, Drive Thru, and Development) Our growth pillars emphasize the important role technology plays as the leading, global omni-channel restaurant brand. Technology enables the organization through digital technology, and improving the customer, crew and employee experience each and every day. Global Technology forging the way Leading the digitization of our business is the Technology organization made up of intrapreneurs who build industry defining tech using the latest innovations and platforms, like AI and edge computing to deliver on the next set of cutting-edge opportunities for the business. At McDonald's you get to solve technology innovation challenges at an incredible scale, and work across global teams who are always hungry for a challenge. This provides access to exciting career paths for technologists. It's bonus points when you get to see your family and friends use the tech you build at their favorite McD restaurant. Check out the Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology is directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy. Job Description: This opportunity is part of the Global Technology Infrastructure & Operations team (GTIO), where our mission is to deliver modern and relevant technology that supports the way McDonald's works. We provide best-in-class foundational technology products and services including Global Networking, Cloud, End User Computing, and IT Service Management. It's our goal to always provide an engaging, relevant, and simple experience for our customers. The Technical Product Manager, Restaurant Hardware Solutions, is part of the Restaurant Infrastructure & Operations team within Global Technology. This role reports to the Senior Technical Product Manager and is responsible for leading a portfolio of restaurant hardware solutions.The restaurant environment is complex, made up of many different technology hardware solutions. With constantly evolving needs of restaurant crew and customers, this team plays an important role in understanding those needs and evolving our hardware solutions to keep pace. Being a new team, the Technical Product Manager will play a key role in defining the scope of the Hardware Solutions team portfolio and associated hardware lifecycle processes - including evolution of Infrastructure as a Service capabilities related to restaurant hardware. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technology leader to help shape the transformation of infrastructure and operations products and services to the entire McDonalds environment. Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Support the Senior Manager, Restaurant Hardware solutions, by executing short-term strategy for a portfolio of hardware solutions (e.g., digital menu boards) Understand restaurant needs (crew, customer, manager) and translate those functional and technical needs into product requirements to be used in designing and/or selecting a hardware product, as well as continuous enhancement of the product Partner with market and cross-functional teams to define standards / technical specifications, select and approve global solutions, and certify new hardware solutions With a shift to expanded global standards and hardware as a service, the Technical Product Manager will contribute to defining market-level installation and ongoing technical support for products within their domain. Contribute to the performance of the team by overseeing work of suppliers and related teams Solve defined problems; identify ways to modify processes to meet end customer needs (e.g. operator or customer challenges with a particular hardware solution) Define and enforce hardware solution quality standards Design and execute tests to guarantee up-time of hardware solutions in the markets; oversee third party hardware certification testing where appropriate Provide input on deployment plan for hardware solutions to market teams Facilitate processes to maintain and support hardware in the markets Manage stakeholder relationships, including product teams as customers of hardware solutions, and ensure stakeholders are aligned with hardware roadmaps. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications Willingness and ability to live the McDonald's values every day: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, and Family. Demonstrated experience owning and delivering high load technology or hardware products with measurable results. Experience partnering with stakeholders across a complex, global organization. Experience prioritizing product feature development and cost/benefit analysis (e.g. business case creation, MVP define & develop, backlog prioritization) Impact-minded approach, with ability to articulate goals and instill action and alignment to reach them. Experience working in an agile product development environment: participating in and leading agile ceremonies, managing a backlog/release plan, tracking metrics of multiple teams, removing blockers (burndown chart, release burn up, etc.) Demonstrated ability to manage technical products from an unclear problem statement, driving clarity, understanding, and opportunity assessment, managing trade-offs and evaluating potential concepts with internal and external partners using design thinking and agile principles. Experience managing technical priorities and driving strategic hardware initiatives. Ability to utilize data to proactively identify and solve complex problems potentially impacting the restaurant infrastructure platform function. Proven analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, develop product strategy and business cases, and measure success. Strong written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in easy-to-understand business friendly language. Understand customer centricity, and lead products with that mindset. Preferred Qualifications Experience with hardware peripherals, architecture, and cataloging processes. Example hardware: kiosks, digital signage, media players, scanners, cash recyclers, audio systems, etc. Experience with infrastructure as a service (IaaS) Demonstrated ability to effectively influence and partner across product and platform teams within a global engineering organization Demonstrated ability to manage and navigate to drive results within a globally distributed organization Experience defining hardware standards and specifications that address global complexities and differences between markets / regions Experience managing P&L of a program and developing/managing financial forecasts to communicate ROI and spend rate Experience 8+ years of technical product management or relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6+ years relevant experience with a Master's degree. 2+ years working with restaurant or retail hardware solutions and platforms. Experience working on technical teams that manage an important product and/or a suite of products. Experience communicating with leadership and setting expectations for major cross-functional initiatives. Additional Information: McDonald's is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact McDonald's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
Dreaming big is in our DNA. It's who we are as a company. It's our culture. It's our heritage. And more than ever, it's our future. A future where we're always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life's moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together - when we combine your strengths with ours - is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $65,000 + quarterly bonus potential LOCATION: Goose Island Pub at the Salt Shed ADDRESS: 1221 W. Blackhawk St. Chicago, IL 60642 COMPANY: Since 1988, Goose Island Beer Co., Chicago's original craft brewery, has been shaping the craft beer scene here in Chicago and beyond. In the spring of 2024, we will be opening our new brewpub location next to the Salt Shed - an exciting waterfront dining and entertainment destination. The Goose Island Pub at the Salt Shed will offer a unique beer and culinary experience with a skyline-backed riverfront patio, alongside Chicago's best new music venue, which hosts 200+ concerts and events each year. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and high-quality dishes and are seeking talented new members to contribute to the success of our new location. This is an exciting new opportunity to play a pivotal role in the culinary operations of our establishment. ROLE SUMMARY: The Sous Chef will be responsible for personnel management, motivation, development and coaching, food safety and customer satisfaction. Culinary excellence and attention to detail a must. This position requires the ability to manage a large staff effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant/pub environment. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and manage all hourly BOH staff in running brewpub kitchen according to specific and strict quality and efficiency standards set by Executive Chef & General Manager Work closely with pubs management team to ensure BOH and FOH operations coordinate seamlessly Assumes responsibility for the administrative tasks of running the kitchen (Scheduling, etc.) Trains and coordinates kitchen staff for growth and development Assist in ensuring a safe working environment to reduce risk and injury Assists with daily orders and ensuring the kitchen has the products needed to function JOB QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED equivalent required Associates degree or higher preferred 5+ years of restaurant management required Minimum 3+ years of significant restaurant kitchen experience City of Chicago Food Sanitation Management certificate & ServSafe Management Certificate required Maintenance of all kitchen operating systems and ensuring all recipes, plate specs and order guides are current and up to date Excellent leadership skills with proven ability to lead and motivate team members Must be proficient in all kitchen positions in the restaurant (line cook, prep cook, etc.) Ability to manage personal responsibilities in a high-stress, fast-paced work environment Knowledge of food and beverage industry including BOH operations Excellent organizational and communication skills with an ability to work in a team environment Active problem solver with the ability to complete tasks while maintaining standards Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, bend The ability and aptitude to work with and troubleshoot equipment. Ability to lift and/or move up to 60lbs. BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance 401k matching up to 6% Paid company holidays Paid vacation and sick time off Employee Assistance Program Eligible for a quarterly bonus based on individual and business performance Employee discounts
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Dreaming big is in our DNA. It's who we are as a company. It's our culture. It's our heritage. And more than ever, it's our future. A future where we're always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life's moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together - when we combine your strengths with ours - is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $65,000 + quarterly bonus potential LOCATION: Goose Island Pub at the Salt Shed ADDRESS: 1221 W. Blackhawk St. Chicago, IL 60642 COMPANY: Since 1988, Goose Island Beer Co., Chicago's original craft brewery, has been shaping the craft beer scene here in Chicago and beyond. In the spring of 2024, we will be opening our new brewpub location next to the Salt Shed - an exciting waterfront dining and entertainment destination. The Goose Island Pub at the Salt Shed will offer a unique beer and culinary experience with a skyline-backed riverfront patio, alongside Chicago's best new music venue, which hosts 200+ concerts and events each year. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and high-quality dishes and are seeking talented new members to contribute to the success of our new location. This is an exciting new opportunity to play a pivotal role in the culinary operations of our establishment. ROLE SUMMARY: The Sous Chef will be responsible for personnel management, motivation, development and coaching, food safety and customer satisfaction. Culinary excellence and attention to detail a must. This position requires the ability to manage a large staff effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant/pub environment. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and manage all hourly BOH staff in running brewpub kitchen according to specific and strict quality and efficiency standards set by Executive Chef & General Manager Work closely with pubs management team to ensure BOH and FOH operations coordinate seamlessly Assumes responsibility for the administrative tasks of running the kitchen (Scheduling, etc.) Trains and coordinates kitchen staff for growth and development Assist in ensuring a safe working environment to reduce risk and injury Assists with daily orders and ensuring the kitchen has the products needed to function JOB QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED equivalent required Associates degree or higher preferred 5+ years of restaurant management required Minimum 3+ years of significant restaurant kitchen experience City of Chicago Food Sanitation Management certificate & ServSafe Management Certificate required Maintenance of all kitchen operating systems and ensuring all recipes, plate specs and order guides are current and up to date Excellent leadership skills with proven ability to lead and motivate team members Must be proficient in all kitchen positions in the restaurant (line cook, prep cook, etc.) Ability to manage personal responsibilities in a high-stress, fast-paced work environment Knowledge of food and beverage industry including BOH operations Excellent organizational and communication skills with an ability to work in a team environment Active problem solver with the ability to complete tasks while maintaining standards Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, bend The ability and aptitude to work with and troubleshoot equipment. Ability to lift and/or move up to 60lbs. BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance 401k matching up to 6% Paid company holidays Paid vacation and sick time off Employee Assistance Program Eligible for a quarterly bonus based on individual and business performance Employee discounts
We are looking for a Senior Microbiologist to join our Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs group at our office in either Omaha, Nebraska or Chicago, Illinois. As the Senior Microbiologist, reporting to the Microbiology Manager, you will be part of a team that is an important component of the food safety, quality, and microbiology program at Conagra. You will support and oversee an assigned set of manufacturing locations/product categories and serve as a leader for food safety and applied food microbiology by providing technical support to ensure implementation and adherence to regulatory compliance, food safety and quality of company products. In this role, you will work with internal and external stakeholders to serve as the liaison between corporate and the manufacturing plants. Travel may be up to 50% as needed mostly to the Central US/Midwest area. This is not a Microbiology Lab based role. Position Responsibilities Provide input and direction to the Conagra strategic food safety vision consistent with company direction and focus. Champion a positive food safety culture, take ownership, and empower others to take immediate action on matters concerning food safety. Develop sound food safety and quality programs to meet company and regulatory standards and ensure the adoption of best food safety and quality practices across the organization including pathogen environmental monitoring programs, food safety sampling and testing regimens, and leading-edge methods deployment. Conduct portfolio risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation strategies and approaches. Respond to food safety-related special situations and provide guidance and direction to the process. Interact with team members such as Operations, Quality, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and others on food safety-related issues, policies, programs and procedures. Collaborate with Procurement, Co-manufacturing Quality and others to ensure ConAgra's food safety standards are rigorously adhered to across the Global Supply Chain. Ensure that all appropriate pre-requisite programs to HACCP including training, GMP's, SSOP's, and others are developed and functioning as part of ConAgra's overall food safety system. Gathers and studies data to understand trends and issues in order to provide input to decisions related to product safety and quality in areas of assigned responsibility. Assists or supervises others in the organization within assigned technical areas of responsibility. Provides technical support and/or data analysis in managing situations and issues relative to quality and/or food safety. Conduct quality and food safety audits, individually or as part of a team at internal plant locations. Provides training to plant teams for issue management and procedure compliance. Works in the plant to resolve issues and assure food safety and quality of company products. Designs and implements processes and procedures within assigned technical area(s) of responsibility. Participates on cross functional teams to assure effective implementation and adherence of QA initiatives and process improvement of our suppliers. Assist in confirming Food Safety Plans (HACCP) are current, relevant, and executed effectively to meet Conagra standards, regulatory requirements (FDA and USDA), and prevent adulteration of product. Interfaces/provides technical support to appropriate functions and employees to assure regulatory compliance, food safety and quality of company products. Collaborates outside of FSQRA organization to drive efficiencies and effectiveness with regards to food safety and quality. Position Qualifications Bachelors degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field. 5+ years related industry experience. Graduate students with project experience within operations at a manufacturing plant will also be considered. Knowledge of HACCP and related food safety systems as applied at the food manufacturing plant level. Experience with government regulations (FDA/USDA/CDC/State, Local and international). Experience managing cross-functional teams and technical teams in the area of food safety. Food Safety experience required. Pharma experience also considered. Previous manufacturing plant experience or understanding of plant operations. Excellent report writing skills. Working knowledge of statistical and analytical tools. Depending on the needs of the business, operational impact at the plant level may require up to 50% travel. Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible Conagra representative. We require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future. Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. periodically. Use of lab equipment and tools. Work in and around cramped/confined spaces. Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays to include loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions. Exposure to food tasting and smells including all food allergens. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional days off and 10 paid holidays. Check out our 401k plan too! Conagra will match 100% up to the first 6% of pay you save. The company will also provide a 3% non-elective contribution to your account regardless of your participation (that's 9%)! Our Benefits: We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) Our Company: Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Marie Callender's, Banquet, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Vlasic, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera. We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit . 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.
Apr 13, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a Senior Microbiologist to join our Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs group at our office in either Omaha, Nebraska or Chicago, Illinois. As the Senior Microbiologist, reporting to the Microbiology Manager, you will be part of a team that is an important component of the food safety, quality, and microbiology program at Conagra. You will support and oversee an assigned set of manufacturing locations/product categories and serve as a leader for food safety and applied food microbiology by providing technical support to ensure implementation and adherence to regulatory compliance, food safety and quality of company products. In this role, you will work with internal and external stakeholders to serve as the liaison between corporate and the manufacturing plants. Travel may be up to 50% as needed mostly to the Central US/Midwest area. This is not a Microbiology Lab based role. Position Responsibilities Provide input and direction to the Conagra strategic food safety vision consistent with company direction and focus. Champion a positive food safety culture, take ownership, and empower others to take immediate action on matters concerning food safety. Develop sound food safety and quality programs to meet company and regulatory standards and ensure the adoption of best food safety and quality practices across the organization including pathogen environmental monitoring programs, food safety sampling and testing regimens, and leading-edge methods deployment. Conduct portfolio risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation strategies and approaches. Respond to food safety-related special situations and provide guidance and direction to the process. Interact with team members such as Operations, Quality, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and others on food safety-related issues, policies, programs and procedures. Collaborate with Procurement, Co-manufacturing Quality and others to ensure ConAgra's food safety standards are rigorously adhered to across the Global Supply Chain. Ensure that all appropriate pre-requisite programs to HACCP including training, GMP's, SSOP's, and others are developed and functioning as part of ConAgra's overall food safety system. Gathers and studies data to understand trends and issues in order to provide input to decisions related to product safety and quality in areas of assigned responsibility. Assists or supervises others in the organization within assigned technical areas of responsibility. Provides technical support and/or data analysis in managing situations and issues relative to quality and/or food safety. Conduct quality and food safety audits, individually or as part of a team at internal plant locations. Provides training to plant teams for issue management and procedure compliance. Works in the plant to resolve issues and assure food safety and quality of company products. Designs and implements processes and procedures within assigned technical area(s) of responsibility. Participates on cross functional teams to assure effective implementation and adherence of QA initiatives and process improvement of our suppliers. Assist in confirming Food Safety Plans (HACCP) are current, relevant, and executed effectively to meet Conagra standards, regulatory requirements (FDA and USDA), and prevent adulteration of product. Interfaces/provides technical support to appropriate functions and employees to assure regulatory compliance, food safety and quality of company products. Collaborates outside of FSQRA organization to drive efficiencies and effectiveness with regards to food safety and quality. Position Qualifications Bachelors degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field. 5+ years related industry experience. Graduate students with project experience within operations at a manufacturing plant will also be considered. Knowledge of HACCP and related food safety systems as applied at the food manufacturing plant level. Experience with government regulations (FDA/USDA/CDC/State, Local and international). Experience managing cross-functional teams and technical teams in the area of food safety. Food Safety experience required. Pharma experience also considered. Previous manufacturing plant experience or understanding of plant operations. Excellent report writing skills. Working knowledge of statistical and analytical tools. Depending on the needs of the business, operational impact at the plant level may require up to 50% travel. Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible Conagra representative. We require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future. Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. periodically. Use of lab equipment and tools. Work in and around cramped/confined spaces. Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays to include loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions. Exposure to food tasting and smells including all food allergens. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional days off and 10 paid holidays. Check out our 401k plan too! Conagra will match 100% up to the first 6% of pay you save. The company will also provide a 3% non-elective contribution to your account regardless of your participation (that's 9%)! Our Benefits: We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) Our Company: Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Marie Callender's, Banquet, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Vlasic, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera. We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit . 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.
We are looking for a Senior Microbiologist to join our Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs group at our office in either Omaha, Nebraska or Chicago, Illinois. As the Senior Microbiologist, reporting to the Microbiology Manager, you will be part of a team that is an important component of the food safety, quality, and microbiology program at Conagra. You will support and oversee an assigned set of manufacturing locations/product categories and serve as a leader for food safety and applied food microbiology by providing technical support to ensure implementation and adherence to regulatory compliance, food safety and quality of company products. In this role, you will work with internal and external stakeholders to serve as the liaison between corporate and the manufacturing plants. Travel may be up to 50% as needed mostly to the Central US/Midwest area. This is not a Microbiology Lab based role. Position Responsibilities Provide input and direction to the Conagra strategic food safety vision consistent with company direction and focus. Champion a positive food safety culture, take ownership, and empower others to take immediate action on matters concerning food safety. Develop sound food safety and quality programs to meet company and regulatory standards and ensure the adoption of best food safety and quality practices across the organization including pathogen environmental monitoring programs, food safety sampling and testing regimens, and leading-edge methods deployment. Conduct portfolio risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation strategies and approaches. Respond to food safety-related special situations and provide guidance and direction to the process. Interact with team members such as Operations, Quality, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and others on food safety-related issues, policies, programs and procedures. Collaborate with Procurement, Co-manufacturing Quality and others to ensure ConAgra's food safety standards are rigorously adhered to across the Global Supply Chain. Ensure that all appropriate pre-requisite programs to HACCP including training, GMP's, SSOP's, and others are developed and functioning as part of ConAgra's overall food safety system. Gathers and studies data to understand trends and issues in order to provide input to decisions related to product safety and quality in areas of assigned responsibility. Assists or supervises others in the organization within assigned technical areas of responsibility. Provides technical support and/or data analysis in managing situations and issues relative to quality and/or food safety. Conduct quality and food safety audits, individually or as part of a team at internal plant locations. Provides training to plant teams for issue management and procedure compliance. Works in the plant to resolve issues and assure food safety and quality of company products. Designs and implements processes and procedures within assigned technical area(s) of responsibility. Participates on cross functional teams to assure effective implementation and adherence of QA initiatives and process improvement of our suppliers. Assist in confirming Food Safety Plans (HACCP) are current, relevant, and executed effectively to meet Conagra standards, regulatory requirements (FDA and USDA), and prevent adulteration of product. Interfaces/provides technical support to appropriate functions and employees to assure regulatory compliance, food safety and quality of company products. Collaborates outside of FSQRA organization to drive efficiencies and effectiveness with regards to food safety and quality. Position Qualifications Bachelors degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field. 5+ years related industry experience. Graduate students with project experience within operations at a manufacturing plant will also be considered. Knowledge of HACCP and related food safety systems as applied at the food manufacturing plant level. Experience with government regulations (FDA/USDA/CDC/State, Local and international). Experience managing cross-functional teams and technical teams in the area of food safety. Food Safety experience required. Pharma experience also considered. Previous manufacturing plant experience or understanding of plant operations. Excellent report writing skills. Working knowledge of statistical and analytical tools. Depending on the needs of the business, operational impact at the plant level may require up to 50% travel. Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible Conagra representative. We require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future. Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. periodically. Use of lab equipment and tools. Work in and around cramped/confined spaces. Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays to include loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions. Exposure to food tasting and smells including all food allergens. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional days off and 10 paid holidays. Check out our 401k plan too! Conagra will match 100% up to the first 6% of pay you save. The company will also provide a 3% non-elective contribution to your account regardless of your participation (that's 9%)! Our Benefits: We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) Our Company: Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Marie Callender's, Banquet, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Vlasic, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera. We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit . 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.
Apr 13, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a Senior Microbiologist to join our Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs group at our office in either Omaha, Nebraska or Chicago, Illinois. As the Senior Microbiologist, reporting to the Microbiology Manager, you will be part of a team that is an important component of the food safety, quality, and microbiology program at Conagra. You will support and oversee an assigned set of manufacturing locations/product categories and serve as a leader for food safety and applied food microbiology by providing technical support to ensure implementation and adherence to regulatory compliance, food safety and quality of company products. In this role, you will work with internal and external stakeholders to serve as the liaison between corporate and the manufacturing plants. Travel may be up to 50% as needed mostly to the Central US/Midwest area. This is not a Microbiology Lab based role. Position Responsibilities Provide input and direction to the Conagra strategic food safety vision consistent with company direction and focus. Champion a positive food safety culture, take ownership, and empower others to take immediate action on matters concerning food safety. Develop sound food safety and quality programs to meet company and regulatory standards and ensure the adoption of best food safety and quality practices across the organization including pathogen environmental monitoring programs, food safety sampling and testing regimens, and leading-edge methods deployment. Conduct portfolio risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation strategies and approaches. Respond to food safety-related special situations and provide guidance and direction to the process. Interact with team members such as Operations, Quality, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and others on food safety-related issues, policies, programs and procedures. Collaborate with Procurement, Co-manufacturing Quality and others to ensure ConAgra's food safety standards are rigorously adhered to across the Global Supply Chain. Ensure that all appropriate pre-requisite programs to HACCP including training, GMP's, SSOP's, and others are developed and functioning as part of ConAgra's overall food safety system. Gathers and studies data to understand trends and issues in order to provide input to decisions related to product safety and quality in areas of assigned responsibility. Assists or supervises others in the organization within assigned technical areas of responsibility. Provides technical support and/or data analysis in managing situations and issues relative to quality and/or food safety. Conduct quality and food safety audits, individually or as part of a team at internal plant locations. Provides training to plant teams for issue management and procedure compliance. Works in the plant to resolve issues and assure food safety and quality of company products. Designs and implements processes and procedures within assigned technical area(s) of responsibility. Participates on cross functional teams to assure effective implementation and adherence of QA initiatives and process improvement of our suppliers. Assist in confirming Food Safety Plans (HACCP) are current, relevant, and executed effectively to meet Conagra standards, regulatory requirements (FDA and USDA), and prevent adulteration of product. Interfaces/provides technical support to appropriate functions and employees to assure regulatory compliance, food safety and quality of company products. Collaborates outside of FSQRA organization to drive efficiencies and effectiveness with regards to food safety and quality. Position Qualifications Bachelors degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field. 5+ years related industry experience. Graduate students with project experience within operations at a manufacturing plant will also be considered. Knowledge of HACCP and related food safety systems as applied at the food manufacturing plant level. Experience with government regulations (FDA/USDA/CDC/State, Local and international). Experience managing cross-functional teams and technical teams in the area of food safety. Food Safety experience required. Pharma experience also considered. Previous manufacturing plant experience or understanding of plant operations. Excellent report writing skills. Working knowledge of statistical and analytical tools. Depending on the needs of the business, operational impact at the plant level may require up to 50% travel. Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible Conagra representative. We require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future. Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. periodically. Use of lab equipment and tools. Work in and around cramped/confined spaces. Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays to include loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions. Exposure to food tasting and smells including all food allergens. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional days off and 10 paid holidays. Check out our 401k plan too! Conagra will match 100% up to the first 6% of pay you save. The company will also provide a 3% non-elective contribution to your account regardless of your participation (that's 9%)! Our Benefits: We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) Our Company: Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Marie Callender's, Banquet, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Vlasic, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera. We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit . 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.