Engineering Project Leader — Multi-Site, $1M+ Projects

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

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Omaha, NE is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Lead to oversee capital projects from concept to completion, ensuring safety, scope, cost, and schedule. You will guide cross-functional teams across manufacturing locations, manage budgets exceeding one million dollars, and drive continuous improvement while traveling ~50% of the time.

Located in Omaha with opportunities across multiple sites, this role emphasizes strong project leadership, engineering excellence, and

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 technical understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across multiple locations.
• 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.
• Located in Omaha, Nebraska; Chicago, Illinois.

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

Stakeholder mgmt

Industrial engineering

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Conagra Brands in Omaha, NE is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Lead to oversee capital projects from concept to completion, ensuring safety, scope, cost, and schedule. You will guide cross-functional teams across manufacturing locations, manage budgets exceeding one million dollars, and drive continuous improvement while traveling ~50% of the time.

Located in Omaha with opportunities across multiple sites, this role emphasizes strong project leadership, engineering excellence, and