Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Quality & Improvement

Conagra Brands; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Bonus incentive opportunity

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a dynamic manufacturing leader to oversee operations at the Centralia, Illinois facility. You will drive safety, quality, service, and cost objectives while leading production teams and collaborating with maintenance, quality, supply chain, HR, and finance to achieve plant metrics.

You will coach and develop leaders, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and coordinate with cross-functional partners on capital projects and process improvements to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 4-6 years of manufacturing, operations, or supply chain experience.
• 1-3 years of leadership experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems, production processes, and cost management principles.
• Proficiency with business systems and data‑driven performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead production managers and supervisors to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Drive operational performance and key performance indicators across the facility.
• Develop and execute plans that support net sales growth, profitability, and service goals.
• Lead continuous improvement, productivity, and cost savings initiatives.
• Support portfolio, commercialization, and operational projects to ensure successful execution.
• Partner with maintenance, quality, supply chain, human resources, and finance teams to achieve plant objectives.
• Support strategic, operating, and capital planning processes.
• Monitor performance metrics, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards.
• Build organizational capability through coaching, development, and performance management of leaders and team members.
• Foster a culture of employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data-driven performance

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Conagra Brands is seeking a dynamic manufacturing leader to oversee operations at the Centralia, Illinois facility. You will drive safety, quality, service, and cost objectives while leading production teams and collaborating with maintenance, quality, supply chain, HR, and finance to achieve plant metrics.

You will coach and develop leaders, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and coordinate with cross-functional partners on capital projects and process improvements to deliver