Engineering Project Lead, Multi‑Site Manufacturing

Conagra Brands; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Matching

Stock purchase plan

Career development

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking an engineering project leader to oversee initiatives from conception to completion. You will manage safety, scope, cost estimates, forecasting, and scheduling while guiding cross-functional teams across multiple locations.

Required are a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3+ years in manufacturing sectors, with a track record of delivering projects over $1M. Travel up to 50% is expected, with a hybrid in-office schedule in Omaha and Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects valued at one million dollars or greater.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing outcomes across a matrixed organization.
• Willingness to travel approximately fifty percent based on project requirements, primarily Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects while ensuring alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate and collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, and other cross-functional partners to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership throughout project lifecycles.
• Partner with equipment vendors, construction contractors, and engineering service providers to support project objectives.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Communicate project status, milestones, budget updates, and key decisions to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, United States Department of Agriculture regulations, Food and Drug Administration regulations, and company requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across engineering projects and project teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Support capital projects with values exceeding one million dollars from planning through implementation.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel readiness

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Conagra Brands is seeking an engineering project leader to oversee initiatives from conception to completion. You will manage safety, scope, cost estimates, forecasting, and scheduling while guiding cross-functional teams across multiple locations.

Required are a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3+ years in manufacturing sectors, with a track record of delivering projects over $1M. Travel up to 50% is expected, with a hybrid in-office schedule in Omaha and Chicago.