Continuous Improvement Associate

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Lincoln, NE
Hybrid
59K-78K Annually
Junior
Consumer Web • Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Drive plant operational excellence by owning Daily Management Systems, improving equipment reliability, promoting digital tools, analyzing KPIs to prioritize improvements, leading small‑group problem solving, managing small projects, developing employee capabilities, collaborating across functions, and supporting capital initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety and food‑quality standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Reporting to the Manager, Plant Continuous Improvement, you will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement within the Business Unit. You will manage Daily Management Systems, enhance equipment reliability, promote digital transformation, analyze Key Performance Indicators to prioritize improvements, develop employee capabilities, collaborate across functions, and assist with capital initiatives.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
  • Own Daily Management Systems for the Business Unit, including creation and implementation of standards
  • Leverage technical knowledge of equipment functionality to improve reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems
  • Develop employee capabilities in 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 to identify and prioritize improvement initiatives
  • Lead small groups in structured problem‑solving activities
  • Manage small projects independently using tools within the Conagra Performance System
  • Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other partners
  • Assist in identifying capital project initiatives for the Business Unit
  • All procedures and practices used are grounded in standards, regulations and laws addressing occupational safety (OSHA), building and electrical codes, and food safety and food quality (FDA) in addition to environmental safety (EPA) in accordance with Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Ingredients Required for Your Success
  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
  • 2+ years of manufacturing experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerBI, PowerApps, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment
  • Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills
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Compensation 

Pay Range:$59,000-$78,000

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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