Process Engineer (Plant)

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Henning, IL
Hybrid
63K-93K Annually
Mid level
Consumer Web • Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Drive operational excellence in a production plant by managing Daily Management Systems, enhancing equipment reliability, and leading improvement initiatives in collaboration with multiple functions.
Summary Generated by Built In

Reporting to Operations Leadership, you will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement at our Henning, IL production plant, home to PAM cooking spray. This role manages Daily Management Systems (DMS), enhances equipment reliability, and promotes digital transformation. Responsibilities include analyzing KPIs to prioritize improvements, leading problem-solving and small projects, developing employee capabilities, collaborating across functions, and overseeing capital initiatives.

Your Impact
•    Own Daily Management Systems (DMS) for Business Unit, including the creation and implementation of standards 
•    Leverage technical knowledge of equipment functionality to improve reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems 
•    Develop employee capabilities of systems, standards, and technical understanding 
•    Foster a culture of technological transformation through the use and improvement of digital tools 
•    Analyze data across Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify and prioritize improvement initiatives 
•    Lead small groups in problem solving activities using structured methodologies 
•    Manage small projects independently using appropriate tools within the Conagra Performance System (CPS) 
•    Collaborate with multiple stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, etc.) 
•    Lead capital project initiatives for Business Unit 
•    Responsible for providing direct oversight, administering discipline, and ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures across their respective teams.
•    Other duties as required 
 
Your Experience
•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering 
•    Proficient in Microsoft Applications (PowerBI, PowerApps, Excel, PowerPoint) 
•    Technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment 
•    Demonstrated leadership, organizational and effective communication skills 

Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.

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Compensation: 

Pay Range:$63,000-$93,000

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.

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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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