Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will support plant operations by expanding the capabilities of the Conagra Performance System and driving improvement in overall plant performance by identifying and executing opportunities for continuous improvement. You will lead processes to eliminate losses, reduce non value added activities, and strengthen organizational capability while partnering closely with plant leaders to engage hourly and salaried team members in structured process improvement efforts.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
- Provide coaching and subject matter expertise to site leaders across all Conagra Performance System pillars.
- Own multiple Conagra Performance System pillars, including Focused Improvement, Continuous Skills Development, and Autonomous Manufacturing Development.
- Collaborate with cross functional partners within the site to drive continuous improvement activities and measurable results across all areas of the plant.
- Coach teams to analyze data, prioritize improvement opportunities, apply problem solving tools, and implement sustainable, systemic solutions.
- Lead the execution of improvement projects to deliver key performance indicators.
- Promote critical Conagra Performance System concepts through daily coaching and auditing across all areas of the plant.
- Foster a culture of technological transformation through the effective use and continuous improvement of digital tools.
- Partner with Continuous Improvement leaders at the enterprise and plant levels to improve standards, share best practices, and reapply key learnings.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Seven or more years of plant based operations experience in food or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
- Seven or more years of experience with total productive maintenance based continuous improvement systems, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related methodologies.
- Seven or more years of people leadership or management experience.
- Experience working with production equipment and manufacturing systems.
- Experience using business analysis to lead project management and implementation initiatives.
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:$109,000-$159,000The 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.
Skills Required
- Seven or more years of plant-based operations experience in food or consumer packaged goods manufacturing
- Seven or more years of experience with Total Productive Maintenance-based continuous improvement systems, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related methodologies
- Seven or more years of people leadership or management experience
- Experience working with production equipment and manufacturing systems
- Experience using business analysis to lead project management and implementation initiatives
- Bachelor's degree
Conagra Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Conagra Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Conagra Brands.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as a standout, with a 401(k) that includes a company match and an additional company contribution, plus pension eligibility for certain groups. Company materials and filings emphasize this as a core strength across many roles.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive pay and bonus opportunities are presented as a meaningful part of total rewards. Summaries characterize annual incentives as consistent and an important contributor to overall compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Health, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellness resources are highlighted alongside perks like discounts and legal benefits. Day‑one eligibility for many corporate and non‑union roles is called out, supporting easy access to these programs.
Conagra Brands Insights
What We Do
Conagra has the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. Our diverse team embraces debate to challenge marketplace/business conventions. We are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results. We combine a rich heritage with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. Conagra’s portfolio of iconic and emerging food brands continues to evolve to offer contemporary choices for every occasion. We are a 100 year-old company with a startup attitude - an imperative to transform how we do business. What’s not changing? Our timeless values: integrity, external focus, broad-mindedness, agility, leadership by all, and a focus on results.
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