Continuous Improvement Manager

Conagra Brands; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to enhance plant operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves managing a large team and collaborating with corporate teams to implement best practices in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma. You will spearhead cost-saving projects, develop leadership capabilities, and promote a culture of excellence within the organization. Join a company dedicated to innovation and making a difference in the food industry, where your contributions will have a significant impact on operational success and team growth.

Benefits

Healthcare Plans

Fitness Reimbursement

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Parental Leave

Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in plant operations in food or CPG manufacturing.
• Experience in TPM-based continuous improvements and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead processes to eliminate losses and improve plant performance.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance continuous improvement capabilities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project Management

Root Cause Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

TPM Systems

Business Analysis Tools

Job description

Job Summary

This role supports plant operations by expanding the capabilities of the Conagra Performance System (CPS) and managing improvements in plant performance by identifying opportunities for enhancement. The role leads the execution of processes to eliminate losses and develops strategies to foster organizational growth by reducing non-value-added activities and ensuring continuous improvement. Working closely with plant leadership, the role will oversee hourly and salaried team members in process improvement activities.

Job Description

Reporting to the Plant Manager at our Quincy, MI manufacturing facility, a producer of Hebrew National, you will support plant operations by expanding the capabilities of CPS and managing performance improvements. You will lead processes to eliminate losses and develop strategies for organizational growth through reducing non-value-added activities and promoting continuous improvement. You will lead a team of 330 hourly and salaried members in process improvement activities.

How Will You Affect Our Business?

1. Collaborate with the corporate Continuous Improvement team to enhance plant capabilities in continuous improvement processes.
2. Provide leadership and expertise in CPS best practices, coaching teams in feedback, root cause analysis, trade-off analysis, communication, and external interactions.
3. Own the plant pillar and platform leads (5S, Safety, Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement).
4. Promote CPS concepts daily through coaching and auditing across the organization.
5. Work with line leaders to develop leadership capabilities and foster collaboration across departments.
6. Achieve business metrics through CPS initiatives implementation.
7. Lead cost-saving projects to eliminate losses and improve plant performance.

Do You Have What it Takes?

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

Compensation:

Pay Range: $79,000 - $115,000

The listed salary is an expected range; actual salary will depend on location, experience, skills, and internal equity. Conagra complies with applicable laws regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We support your total well-being with:

• Health: Healthcare plans, wellness incentives, mental health support, fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, 401(k) matching, stock plans
• Growth: Career development, resource groups, on-demand learning, tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid time off, parental leave, flexible schedules (role and location-dependent), volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a proud heritage of making great food. We aim to foster an impactful, energized, and inclusive culture. Join our 18,000+ team members across 40+ locations to reach your potential and make a difference with brands like Birds Eye, Slim Jim, and Reddi-Wip. We are committed to innovation and embracing solutions that benefit our team, communities, and the planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer, considering applicants without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.