Plant Operations Leader — Food Manufacturing & TPM

Conagra Brands

Fort Madison (IA)

On-site

USD 109,000 - 159,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Bonus incentive opportunity
401(k) matching
Stock purchase plan
Career development

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Plant Operations Leader to drive day-to-day production across departments, implement standard work, and sustain continuous improvement. You will lead multiple shift managers, ensure safety and quality, and partner with HR, CI, Quality, and Finance to meet safety, quality, service, and cost goals.

The role emphasizes TPM initiatives, labor cost optimization, and adherence to regulatory standards while advancing a high-performance production culture.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Management, Engineering, Food Science, Management, Product Operations, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the plant's vision and drive continuous improvement and alignment with company objectives.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership
5+ years manufacturing
3+ years supervision
Employee development
Operational excellence
Communication/negotiation/presentation
Budgeting/cost control/financials
TPM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Related

Job description

Conagra Brands is seeking a Plant Operations Leader to drive day-to-day production across departments, implement standard work, and sustain continuous improvement. You will lead multiple shift managers, ensure safety and quality, and partner with HR, CI, Quality, and Finance to meet safety, quality, service, and cost goals.

The role emphasizes TPM initiatives, labor cost optimization, and adherence to regulatory standards while advancing a high-performance production culture.

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