Night Shift Plant Production Manager

Conagra Brands; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Waterloo, IA is seeking an Operations Leader to direct plant production and coordinate manufacturing activities to hit safety, quality, service, and performance targets. You will align people, materials, and equipment to maintain efficient production flow while fostering continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

This role reports to the Operations Manager and works on a 7:00pm–7:00am 2/2/3 schedule pattern A, requiring strong leadership, communication, and

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of manufacturing, operations, or production experience.
• 1-3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong operational leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem-solving experience related to production, process, and operational challenges.
• Experience working in a plant-based manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience influencing cross-functional partners to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance standards are consistently achieved.
• Lead production supervisors and frontline leaders to deliver operational performance targets and drive accountability.
• Allocate labor, materials, and resources to support production schedules and changing business priorities.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA requirements and company policies.
• Partner with engineering and maintenance teams to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Support workforce training, development, and succession planning to strengthen organizational capability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, and process optimization.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment throughout all production areas.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate production, labor, and operational metrics to plant leadership.
• Identify and resolve production challenges to ensure operational continuity and performance achievement.

Skills

Production Leadership

Safety & Compliance

Operations Management

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Conagra Brands in Waterloo, IA is seeking an Operations Leader to direct plant production and coordinate manufacturing activities to hit safety, quality, service, and performance targets. You will align people, materials, and equipment to maintain efficient production flow while fostering continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

This role reports to the Operations Manager and works on a 7:00pm–7:00am 2/2/3 schedule pattern A, requiring strong leadership, communication, and