CI Specialist

The Associate Continuous Improvement Specialist will provide a vital role in advancing the Troy site along it's zero-loss journey. The role will primarily lead the CSD pillar by managing training plans and material documentation and it will support the other CPS pillars as a member of various workstream teams.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead CSD pillar team and maintain above target pillar team assessment score
• Oversee all CSD pillar team meetings and plans, including training all pillar team members to CSD pillar SWPs and DMSs and coaching individual team members on their assigned responsibilities.
• Guide pillar team members in creating employee area validation materials and certification/curriculum plans and lead them through annual document review of all corresponding standards and training materials. Lead
• Assume the daily leadership tasks of CI/CPS Manager when necessary.
• New Hire Orientation and coordinate the completion of all new hire and cross-training documentation
• Participate in DDS and lead Plant DDS
• Develop and publish key CSD-based metrics and support plant CI progression
• Own the plant document control system and oversee the development, review, and modifications of all standards and necessary training tools
• Engrain a learning culture in the facility to empower operational ownership, self-directed learning, and effective knowledge transfer
• Maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with members of Leadership team and all plant employees
• Coach, coordinate, and support plant pillar teams (CSD, AMD, PM, EM, etc.) on appropriate selection and use of root cause analysis tools and appropriate standard templates
• Monitor the proficiency of operator trainees so that unnecessary disqualification does not occur
• Schedule, track, and communicate monthly EHS and Quality Alchemy training learning plans for compliance of all employees
• Schedule and oversee annual compliance training requirements, including EH&S classroom training requiring 3rd party instructors (First Responder, Lift Truck, Fire Extinguisher, AFCO, etc)
• Oversee trainer, mentor, validator program, including leading classes for new TMVs.
• Coordinate the development of a training plan when new equipment and processes are brought into plant
• Work closely with all site departments to develop, communicate, and implement training systems across the plant
• Engage in all Enterprise-led CSD calls, including leading monthly coaching calls for new CSD pillar leads and participating in all monthly and quarterly CSD Leadership team calls.
• Spend time on production floor as needed to support CI initiatives
• May perform other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent Required. Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1+ years of previous experience in continuous improvement
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and loss
• Knowledge of GMPs
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Ability to work weekends and/or off-shift hours as required per job tasks
• A self-motivated individual that is able to multi-task and lead others through influence
• Willingness to accept and provide feedback in a positive format
• Previous experience with TPM preferred

Compensation: 

Pay Range:$62,000-$91,000

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.

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.