Reporting to the Director, Continuous Improvement – Industrial Engineering (FI), you will be a key member of the Manufacturing Excellence – Industrial Engineering team. You will partner with manufacturing sites and subject matter experts to eliminate loss, strengthen processes, and drive cost savings across the business.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Develop strategies to reduce cost and enhance efficiency across manufacturing sites.
Assess processes, systems, and equipment to identify and eliminate loss.
Prepare financial justifications for optimization and capital projects.
Engage manufacturing site teams and collaborate across Manufacturing Excellence functions.
Coach site leaders in using continuous improvement tools and processes.
Lead multiple projects that deliver scalable value.
Communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross‑functional partners.
Analyze data to identify and communicate loss‑reduction opportunities.
Travel more than 50% to manufacturing plants.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or similar engineering field.
7+ years of Industrial Engineering experience.
4+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or supply chain.
Experience applying Total Productive Maintenance–based continuous improvement.
History of successful program development and delivery.
Skilled in coaching leaders at all levels on continuous improvement tools.
Proven success leading cross‑functional resources in a matrix environment.
Strong presentation and communication skills with senior leaders.
Solid financial knowledge for developing project justifications.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Unified Problem Solving, and Work Process Improvement.
Experience with Value Stream Mapping, line balancing, SPC, and Design of Experiments.
Plant experience leading continuous improvement across a manufacturing facility.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SQL, Microsoft Teams, and Power BI.
This role will be required to travel to multiple sites across the Conagra network. Relocation assistance is available if applicable.
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Compensation
Pay Range:$107,000-$156,000The 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.
Top Skills
Conagra Brands Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
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