Director Engineering Warehouse and Transportation

Reporting to the SVP of Engineering you'll lead a team of transportation and warehouse engineers responsible for T&W projects across 40+ internal plants and external company owned warehouse to deliver automation and network optimization to deliver Conagra's T&W strategy and cost optimization.

You’ll originate strategy for material handling systems to ensure reliable operation and develop warehouse studies to determine requirements and improvement opportunities. Work with the logistics and warehouse operations teams to align team priorities and project solutions. Leads warehouse automation systems from initial front end development to project execution including identifying and implementing projects and new technologies which will transform material movements from the raw/packaging warehouse, to the production lines, and palletizers to the warehouse storage locations which deliver good payback solutions.  Utilize effective communication and leadership skills to be influential across the organization at a platform, business, or enterprise level.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop internal subject matter experts by building technical capability and mentoring.
• Lead the engineering design for warehouse automation including standardization of equipment and procedures and replicate these across the enterprise.
• Utilize technology, standard and emerging automation technologies as a lever to increase competitiveness and improve operational performance.
• Lead the team to develop Front-End-Loading packages (FEL's) that are complete and concise and reflect thorough due diligence to ensure project success. FEL packages include, but are not limited to:
  • Technology assessment and recommended solutions reflecting plant, Conagra, and industry best-in-class practices
  • Work with the engineering team to establish physical location, general arrangement placements, cost, schedule, risks, and startup requirements for projects including equipment / system performance criteria
  • Write detailed functional requirements
  • Review FEL packages or equivalent for accuracy, completeness, and operational effectiveness.
  • Develop order of magnitude estimates to give the business a directional view of the initiative
• Keep current on emerging technologies, latest automation and robotics technology, commercial applications, industry regulations and codes relevant to the warehouse operations
• Trouble shooting and continuous improvement of existing systems
• Lead warehouse system improvements
• Stay connected to the industry and technology warehouse automation leaders

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 10+ years' experience in warehouse engineering and automation system design.
• Subject Matter Expert in Warehouse Design and Automation.
• Experience developing and implementing automation/robotic solutions
• Communicate technical requirements to non-technical audience
• Technical analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience providing both tactical and strategic project leadership.
• Experience working collaboratively within a matrix organization.
• Ability to travel up to 50% travel
• Position based in Chicago IL, Omaha NE, or select field locations.

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Compensation: 

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.

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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.