Continuous Improvement Manager

Conagra Brands; Dresden; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Ontario, Canada is seeking an experienced operations leader to improve plant performance by implementing continuous improvement processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years experience in food manufacturing, TPM, and team management. You will collaborate with leadership on strategies for operational growth and cost reduction. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Bonus incentive opportunity

Career development opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in food or CPG manufacturing.
• 5+ years in TPM-based continuous improvements.
• 5+ years management experience.
• Experience with production equipment.
• Experience using business analysis for projects.

Responsibilities

• Support plant operations through CPS expansion.
• Lead cost-saving projects and process improvements.
• Coach teams in CPS best practices.
• Collaborate with leadership to enhance capabilities.
• Achieve business metrics through CPS initiatives.

Skills

Plant operations experience

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

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

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

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 [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.