Focused Improvement Leader: Multi-Site Efficiency & Savings

Conagra Brands; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Career development

Job summary

Conagra Brands seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead Focused Improvement initiatives across its manufacturing network. You will identify loss areas, guide structured problem solving, and enable collaboration with plant teams and Manufacturing Excellence SMEs to drive cost reductions.

The role requires on-site leadership, travel to multiple sites, and a track record of delivering scalable improvements with strong ROI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years Industrial Engineering or continuous improvement experience in manufacturing/supply chain.
• 4+ years leading teams, programs, or large-scale initiatives in manufacturing.
• Experience driving TPM-based continuous improvement initiatives in plant environments.
• Experience delivering continuous improvement programs with measurable value.
• Strong financial acumen with cost justifications and capital evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Focused Improvement initiatives aligned with network and enterprise objectives within the Industrial Engineering center of excellence.
• Partner with manufacturing sites to identify, prioritize, and eliminate chronic losses across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Analyze multi-site manufacturing data to identify trends, loss opportunities, and improvement priorities.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (DMI, SPC, DoE) to deliver sustainable improvements.
• Coach site leaders and cross-functional teams in Lean, Six Sigma, Unified Problem Solving, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Develop financial justifications for optimization initiatives and capital projects, including ROI.
• Contribute to cross-site initiatives focused on line performance, throughput, and equipment effectiveness.
• Communicate progress and insights to site leadership and senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Unified Problem Solving

Cost/ROI analysis

Presentation to leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Conagra Brands seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead Focused Improvement initiatives across its manufacturing network. You will identify loss areas, guide structured problem solving, and enable collaboration with plant teams and Manufacturing Excellence SMEs to drive cost reductions.

The role requires on-site leadership, travel to multiple sites, and a track record of delivering scalable improvements with strong ROI.