Continuous Improvement Manager

Conagra Brands; Oakdale (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus opportunity

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Conagra Brands’ Oakdale, CA plant is seeking a performance improvement leader to expand CPS capabilities and drive continuous improvement by reducing non-value-added activities and losses.

You will coach site leaders across CPS Pillars (FI, CSD, AMD), lead cross-functional teams, analyze data, deliver KPIs, and promote digital tools to transform operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7+ years of plant-based operations experience in food or CPG manufacturing.
• 7+ years of experience in TPM-based continuous improvements, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and related process improvement systems.
• 7+ years of management experience preferred.
• Experience working with production equipment and systems.
• Experience optimizing processes including cost reduction, brainstorming ideation, and delivering plant productivity goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and subject matter expertise to site leaders of all CPS Pillars.
• Own multiple CPS Pillars, including Focused Improvement (FI), Continuous Skills Development (CSD), and Autonomous Manufacturing Development (AMD).
• Collaborate with other functions within the site to drive continuous improvement activities and results in all areas of the plant.
• Coach teams to analyze data, prioritize projects, use problem-solving tools, and implement systemic solutions.
• Lead the execution of projects to deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Promote critical CPS concepts everyday through coaching and auditing throughout all areas of the plant.

Skills

Coaching

Team leadership

Process improvement

Data analysis

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

TPM

CPS

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CPS (Conagra Performance System)

Job description

Reporting to the Plant Manager at our Oakdale, CA manufacturing facility, local producer of Hunt’s tomatoes, 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. With plant leadership, you will work with hourly and salaried team members in process improvement activities.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities:

Provide coaching and subject matter expertise to site leaders of all CPS Pillars. Own multiple CPS Pillars, including Focused Improvement (FI), Continuous Skills Development (CSD), and Autonomous Manufacturing Development (AMD). Collaborate with other functions within the site to drive continuous improvement activities and results in all areas of the plant. Coach teams to analyze data, prioritize projects, use problem-solving tools, and implement systemic solutions. Lead the execution of projects to deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Promote critical CPS concepts every day through coaching and auditing throughout all areas of the plant. Foster a culture of technological transformation through the use and improvement of digital tools. Engage with Continuous Improvement leaders at enterprise and plant levels to improve standards, share best practices, and reapply key learnings.

Ingredients Required for Your Success:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7+ years of plant-based operations experience in food or CPG manufacturing.
• 7+ years of experience in TPM-based continuous improvements, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and related process improvement systems.
• 7+ years of management experience preferred
• Experience working with production equipment and systems.
• Experience optimizing processes including cost reduction, brainstorming ideation, and delivering plant productivity goals

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply: You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination. You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size. This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.

Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.

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Compensation Pay Range:$109,000-$159,000

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 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.

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.