Supply Chain Development Program (Engineering)

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Omaha, NE
1-3 Years Experience
Consumer Web • Food • Manufacturing
The Role
The Supply Chain Development Program at Conagra is an accelerated training initiative for recent college graduates aimed at enhancing their supply chain skills. Participants will rotate through three functions, focusing on manufacturing and engineering, while gaining exposure to reliability tools and improving operational efficiency over a 36-month period.
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This job posting is an “Evergreen Requisition” designed to gather talent for current or future open positions. It Is a way for Conagra to expedite the hiring process when there is a need to fill that type of role. By applying to an Evergreen Requisition, you are expressing your interest in a particular job function within Conagra. Your application will be reviewed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist who may reach out to learn more about your career interests, and how that may best fit with Conagra. In addition to submitting your resume to an Evergreen Requisition, we encourage you to create a job search agent to be alerted when positions in your areas of interest become available.

Have a taste for something big? Launch your career at Conagra Brands, one of North America’s leading branded food companies! Make an impact in a refuse-to-lose environment and come work for a company known for iconic brands: Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Angie’s BOOMCHICKPOP, Chef Boyardee, Swiss Miss and more!

Why should you kick off your career with Conagra?

  • Professional development opportunities throughout your career
  • Network with and learn from our industry experts across the company
  • You don’t have to stress about getting to your new city or where you’re going to live. Relocation assistance provided as needed.
  • Health, Dental, and Vision benefits that start on Day One
  • Generous 401k company contribution + matching
  • Summer Hours. Offices close at 1 p.m. on Friday
  • Year-Round opportunities to give back to our communities, including Month of Service in April

Is the Supply Chain Development Program right for you?

Our Supply Chain Development Program (SCDP) is an accelerated training program for college graduates who have the desire to excel in today’s fast-paced Supply Chain environment. We will enhance your Supply Chain skill set by providing exposure to our various facets of Supply Chain and experienced leaders within a diverse Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) organization at both the corporate and plant level.

This program is structured to last 36 months and will allow for consistent growth and individual development opportunities. You will rotate through three Supply Chain functions during your time in the program. These rotations will vary based on business needs and your career aspirations. Some of your potential rotations could be in, but not limited to:

Manufacturing

  • Owns reliability improvement for an assigned production line using reliability tools that the Associate will be trained on throughout the program
  • Develops the operating teams’ technical understanding and mastery of process control.
  • Verifies the accuracy of the operating equipment efficiency data and works with line leads, maintenance leads and other plant leads to address gaps
  • Owns results and loss reduction, as well as capability for assigned production line.
  • Owns personal action plans that drive improvement for the plants
  • Manages production staff to attain production and quality goals (including hiring and disciplining)

Engineering

  • Communication and coordination with multiple stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Finance, EHS and RQI).
  • External interaction will include, however, is not limited to, equipment vendors, construction contractors, engineering services contractors, and co-manufacturing organizations
  • For projects of various sizes, develops Front-End-Loading packages (FEL’s) that are complete, clear, concise, and reflecting thorough due diligence to ensure project success
  • May manage small projects independently
  • Participate and execute experiments in plant trials
  • Work to develop subject matter expertise of the packaging principals and operating systems for assigned areas

Quality

  • Owns workstreams that support plant goals related to quality and food safety. Tracks progress and leads related project work
  • Completes industry recognized certifications to support compliance at the facility (ConAgra Certified Sanitarian, PCQI, and HACCP)
  • Identifies quality/food safety problems on the production line and works to resolve them
  • Owns assigned compliance activities such as record review, product testing, leading quality/food safety training

Do you have what it takes?

  • Bachelor’s degree in programs related to Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Food Science or Agriculture or a related program of study no later than June 2025 (January start dates available for December grads)
  • You desire to be a leader and grow within the Supply Chain function
  • You can relocate during the program. Location preferences are taken into consideration in addition to business needs.
  • You can travel up to 20%

We want you to bring your whole self to work and value diversity and inclusion:

  • Named a Best Place to Work multiple years by Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ+
  • One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by The Disability Equality Index
  • Top company for LatinX talent as named by Latino Leaders Magazine
  • Multi-Year honoree of Civic 50, recognizing the nation’s 50 most civic-minded companies
  • Scholarship provider to Thurgood Marshall and Hispanic Scholarship Foundation

Hourly Rate: $20-28

Our Intern Benefits:

As a Conagra intern, you get paid holidays, relocation and housing assistance. During your time with us, you’ll have access to learning and development live sessions, as well as tools like LinkedIn Learning. You will also travel to our Omaha campus for Intern Orientation as well as an End of Summer Celebration.

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, our Company combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. Our portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Our iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, and Slim Jim, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera, offer choices for every occasion.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

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.

The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
18,500 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
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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