Job Description

Reporting to the Plant Manager at our Dresden manufacturing facility, you will support plant operations by expanding the capabilities of the Conagra Performance System (CPS) and manage improvement in plant performance by identifying opportunities for improvement. You will lead the execution of processes to eliminate losses while developing strategies to improve organizational growth by reducing non-value-added activities and ensuring continuous improvement. Working together with plant leadership, you will lead hourly and salaried team members in process improvement activities.

How Will You Affect our Business?

Work with the corporate Continuous Improvement team to build plant capability in continuous improvement processes.
Provide leadership and subject matter expertise in ConAgra Performance System (CPS) best practices and coach teams in giving and receiving feedback, root cause analysis, trade-off analysis, interpersonal communications and external interactions.
Own the plant pillar and platform leads (5S, Safety, Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement)
Promote important CPS concepts everyday through coaching and auditing across the organization.
Work with Line Structure leaders to develop leadership capabilities and collaboration across all departments.
Achieve business metrics through implementation of CPS initiatives
Lead the execution of cost-saving projects eliminating losses and improving plant performance.

Do You Have What it Takes?

Bachelor's degree
5+ years plant-based operations experience in food or CPG manufacturing.
5+ years experience in TPM based continuous improvements, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and related process improvement systems.
5+ years of management experience
Experience working with production equipment and systems
Experience using business analysis to lead project management and implementation.

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.

Compensation

Pay Range:$79,000-$116,000

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 benefits, mental wellbeing support and wellness spending account
Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, wealth accumulation program and access to discounts
Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
Balance: Paid-time off, flexible work-schedules, Employee & Family Assistance Program 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 POGO®, VH Sauces® and Orville Redenbacher®.

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 race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or any other protected factor. Conagra is committed to working with and providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email Canada.Recruitment@conagrafoods.com. We will make a determination on your request for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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