Manufacturing Engineering Project Leader (Multi-Site)

Conagra Brands; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Conagra Brands seeks an Engineering Project Leader to oversee cross-location capital projects from concept through completion. You will drive scope, cost estimates, forecasting, scheduling, and safety, coordinating with manufacturing, QA, and external vendors.

You will manage multiple projects and travel up to 50% as needed, ensuring alignment with USDA and FDA requirements while delivering on-time, within-budget results.

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

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Budget awareness

Risk management

Multi-site coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Conagra Brands seeks an Engineering Project Leader to oversee cross-location capital projects from concept through completion. You will drive scope, cost estimates, forecasting, scheduling, and safety, coordinating with manufacturing, QA, and external vendors.

You will manage multiple projects and travel up to 50% as needed, ensuring alignment with USDA and FDA requirements while delivering on-time, within-budget results.