Quality Supervisor - 1st Shift (Food Manufacturing)
Conagra Brands · Lincoln, NE
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $64k–$95k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 21 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Conagra Brands (food & beverage) in Lincoln, NE.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Base pay
- $64k–$95k
- Day to day
- relocation help
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How this role compares
Against 533 other live quality postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 6% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $61k–$89k, from 43 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 40%
- Root cause 33%
- FDA / GMP 22%
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This plant: Conagra Brands in Lincoln
1 other open role at this site.
- Industrial Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift · Reliability · Technician
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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
Ingredients Required for Your Success
- ✓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
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
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Reporting to the FSQRA Director , you will lead food safety and quality execution on first shift by serving as a visible, hands‑on leader on the production floor. You will partner closely with production supervisors and operations teams to drive collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement while maintaining food safety and quality standards. You will play a critical role in decision‑making, issue resolution, and reinforcing expectations across the team.
A Taste of Your
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.
Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.
Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000
The 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.