Manager Continuous Improvement - Leadership

Conagra Brands; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Conagra Brands seeks an enterprise-level leader to enhance manufacturing results and foster a continuous improvement culture. This role requires extensive experience in manufacturing and leadership, driving results through innovative strategies and collaboration with various teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and analytical skills, alongside significant experience in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Wellness incentive program

Mental wellbeing support

401(k) matching and stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Paid-time off and parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years manufacturing experience.
• 4+ years leadership experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Experience in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to improve manufacturing results.
• Transform ways of working to leverage technology.
• Engage manufacturing sites and work with the Manufacturing Excellence team.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

PowerBI

Job description

Reporting to the Director Continuous Improvement – Capability, you will be an enterprise-level leader within the Manufacturing Excellence Team. You will partner with manufacturing sites and other SMEs within the ME functions to eliminate loss and deliver business results.

You Will:

• Develop and execute strategies to improve manufacturing results using Leadership tools, systems, and methodologies (Site Master Planning, Daily Direction Setting, Strategy Development and Deployment, High Performance Organization)
• Evaluate and improve Leadership tools, systems, and methodologies to build effective leaders at all levels and a continuous improvement culture
• Transform ways of working to leverage technology and digital solutions that deliver results with agility
• This role must command the skills necessary to engage the manufacturing sites and be able to work with other functions of the Manufacturing Excellence team

You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum 7 years manufacturing experience
• 4+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment
• Experience in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) based continuous improvement of at least 7 years preferred
• Experience coaching and teaching employees at all levels within manufacturing site(s) on how to implement and use CI tools and processes
• Experience leading projects and resources at scalable level for the organization
• Experience managing by influence in a matrix organization
• Presentation skills and can communicate with senior level management
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally and hold individuals accountable
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and PowerBI
• Plant experience utilizing and leading continuous improvement across the manufacturing facility
• Able to analyze data and communicate loss opportunities to cross-functional teams for multiple loss areas within a manufacturing facility
• Travel of up to 75% is required
• This position is located in Omaha NE, Chicago IL, select field locations or remote locations east of Denver, CO and within reasonable proximity (50 miles) to a major airport
• Preference will be given to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

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Compensation:

Pay Range:$107,000-$156,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity.Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Anticipated Close Date:

June 11, 2025

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye , Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.