Plant Process Engineer

conagrabrands; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus opportunity

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Fort Madison, IA is seeking a continuous improvement engineer to drive operational excellence within the Business Unit. You will lead Daily Management Systems, improve equipment reliability, and advance digital tools while developing team capability.

You will analyze performance data across KPIs, prioritize improvements, lead structured problem solving, and manage small projects and capital initiatives that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and effective communication skills

Responsibilities

• Own Daily Management Systems for the Business Unit, including creation, deployment, and sustainment of standards
• Apply technical knowledge of equipment functionality to improve reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Develop employee capability related to systems, standards, and technical understanding
• Foster a culture of technological transformation through use, adoption, and improvement of digital tools
• Analyze data across KPIs to identify, prioritize, and track improvement initiatives
• Lead small groups through structured problem solving using defined methodologies
• Manage small projects independently using appropriate tools within the Conagra Performance System
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other partners
• Lead capital project initiatives within the Business Unit
• Provide direct oversight of assigned team members, administer discipline, and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures

Skills

Microsoft Power BI

Power Apps

Excel

PowerPoint

Manufacturing systems knowledge

Leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Reporting to the Business Unit Leader, you will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement within the Business Unit by leading Daily Management Systems, improving equipment reliability, advancing digital tools, and developing team capability. You will partner across functions to analyze performance, prioritize improvements, lead structured problem solving, and deliver small projects and capital initiatives that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Own Daily Management Systems for the Business Unit, including creation, deployment, and sustainment of standards
• Apply technical knowledge of equipment functionality to improve reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Develop employee capability related to systems, standards, and technical understanding
• Foster a culture of technological transformation through use, adoption, and improvement of digital tools
• Analyze data across Key Performance Indicators to identify, prioritize, and track improvement initiatives
• Lead small groups through structured problem solving using defined methodologies
• Manage small projects independently using appropriate tools within the Conagra Performance System
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other partners
• Lead capital project initiatives within the Business Unit
• Provide direct oversight of assigned team members, administer discipline, and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and effective communication skills

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities.

You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.

You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.

This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.

Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.

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Compensation

Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000

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.

Our Benefits

• 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.