Continuous Improvement Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to enhance plant operations through the Conagra Performance System. In this pivotal role, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives, leading a diverse team to eliminate losses and foster organizational growth. Your expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and team development will be crucial in achieving operational excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant workplace that values innovation and teamwork. Join a company that is committed to growth and well-being, where your contributions will help shape the future of food production.

Benefits

Healthcare Plans

Wellness Programs

Fitness Reimbursement

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Parental Leave

Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in plant-based operations in food or CPG manufacturing.
• 5+ years of management experience in continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance.
• Collaborate with teams to promote CPS concepts and achieve business metrics.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

TPM-based Systems

Business Analysis Tools

Job description

Job Summary

This role will support 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, this position will lead both hourly and salaried team members in process improvement activities.

Job Description

Reporting to the Plant Manager at our Quincy, MI manufacturing facility, a local producer of Hebrew National, you will support plant operations by expanding the capabilities of the Conagra Performance System (CPS) and managing improvements in plant performance through opportunity identification. You will lead the execution of processes to eliminate losses and develop strategies for organizational growth by reducing non-value-added activities and ensuring continuous improvement. You will lead a team of approximately 330 hourly and salaried employees in process improvement initiatives, collaborating with plant leadership.

How Will You Affect Our Business?

1. Work with the corporate Continuous Improvement team to build plant capability in continuous improvement processes.
2. Provide leadership and expertise in ConAgra Performance System (CPS) best practices, coaching teams in feedback, root cause analysis, trade-off analysis, interpersonal 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. Collaborate with Line Structure leaders to develop leadership capabilities and foster cross-departmental collaboration.
6. Achieve business metrics through CPS initiatives.
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 for project management and implementation

Compensation:

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

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

Our Benefits:

We support your overall well-being with benefits including:

• Health: Healthcare plans, wellness programs, mental health support, fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Competitive pay, bonuses, 401(k) matching, stock purchase plans
• Growth: Career development, employee resource groups, learning resources, tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid time off, parental leave, flexible schedules, volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

Conagra Brands has a rich heritage of making great food and aims to foster an impactful, energized, and inclusive culture. Our team of over 18,000 across 40+ locations is empowered to reach potential, make an impact, and own careers. We build champions within our people and brands like Birds Eye, Slim Jim, and Reddi-Wip.

Our commitment to innovation extends beyond food to embracing solutions that benefit our teams, communities, and the planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.