Plant Engineering Manager

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Quincy, MI, USA
Hybrid
81K-118K Annually
Senior level
Consumer Web • Food • Manufacturing
The Role
The Plant Engineering Manager leads technical strategies, manages capital projects, oversees utility operations, and enhances production performance through multi-functional collaboration.
Summary Generated by Built In

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will develop and implement plant technical strategies focused on engineering projects and systems, guide vertical startup processes that support low‑loss production systems, and provide solutions to technical challenges that enhance production performance. You will manage the plant capital plan in partnership with Corporate Engineering, lead the Early Management Pillar, and oversee utilities to support safety, quality, sanitation, cost, and service objectives.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation of the capital plan and ensure alignment among Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Environmental, Operations, Maintenance, and Finance teams.
  • Drive the Early Management Pillar and support capability development within pillar and cell teams.
  • Oversee the Utilities team and ensure functionality, reliability, and compliance across all plant utility systems.
  • Maintain the plant capital project list and partner with the Platform Engineering Director to secure resources such as Engineering Project Managers, Subject Matter Experts, and Start‑Up Managers.
  • Support internal systems audits and provide project and technical guidance to plant and division partners.
  • Partner with plant leadership to improve safety, quality, sanitation, labor relations, cost, and customer service through cross‑functional project teams.
  • Coordinate work direction for mechanical and clerical activities within the maintenance department.
  • Lead plant communication rhythm, including team meetings that promote performance, development, and alignment.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • Five years of experience in Food Manufacturing; three years of training experience preferred.
  • Experience in managing multi‑million‑dollar capital projects.
  • Project management experience.
  • Leadership skills to influence, guide, and partner across functions.
  • Willingness to rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays as business needs require.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency with computer applications.

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Compensation 

Pay Range:$81,000-$118,000

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Five years of experience in Food Manufacturing
  • Three years of training experience preferred
  • Experience in managing multi-million-dollar capital projects
  • Project management experience
  • Leadership skills to influence and guide across functions
  • Willingness to rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Proficiency with computer applications

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.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) plans with company matching and additional company contributions, plus pension eligibility for certain groups, strengthen long‑term savings. Plan design and vesting are described as straightforward and beneficial.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage starts on day one for many roles and includes wellness, mental health, and transgender health benefits. Life and disability insurance further broaden protection.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Bonuses, profit sharing, and incentive opportunities are included broadly, with an annual incentive plan spanning career levels. Payouts and upfront clarity about bonus eligibility are characterized as dependable.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
18,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

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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