Process Engineer - Food Manufacturing Plant

Conagra Brands; Henning (TN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) & stock purchase

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Manufacturing Excellence professional at our Henning, IL production facility. You will own Daily Management Systems, drive reliability improvements across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and develop the team’s capability with strong leadership and digital tool adoption.

You will analyze KPI data, lead problem solving, and manage small projects while partnering with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to meet safety, quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Technical knowledge 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 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Reporting to the Business Unit Leader, you will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement at our Henning, IL production plant, home to PAM cooking spray. Within the Business Unit, you will lead Daily Management Systems, improve equipment reliability, advance digital tools, and develop 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. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply:
• 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.

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

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• 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.