Production Manager - RW/TS Indianapolis

Conagra Brands; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated leader to enhance production efficiency at their Indianapolis facility. In this pivotal role, you will manage and improve line-level performance metrics while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring that production goals are met while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. If you're passionate about leading teams and making a tangible impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Wellness Incentive Program

Bonus Incentive Opportunity

Matching 401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid-Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Parental Leave

Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading high-performance teams.
• Experience in employee hiring, retention, and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement of production metrics across shifts.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Team Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Interpersonal Communication

Performance Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Production Equipment

Job description

Conagra Brands - Indianapolis, home of Reddi Whip and Blue Bonnet, is looking to add to our team to help us meet the demands of our customers across the country. You will work onsite at the Indianapolis, IN manufacturing plant on West 62nd St. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead overall continuous improvement of Line Level metrics across multiple shifts. Develop line-level tactical gap-to-goal plans and mid-range strategic plans. Build capability across hourly and salaried teams with regards to Reliability Technology. Manage production staff to attain production and quality goals. Identify problems or bottlenecks in production processes and resolve issues. Ensure production resources including materials, equipment, and human resources are available to maintain production schedules. Support continuous improvement goals in safety, quality, cost, and customer service. Manage functions of the business to create an engaged and team-oriented workforce to improve our results.

You Will:

1. Be a primary resource for line-level production teams across multiple shifts to help improve Conagra's Performance System and world-class results in Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, Delivery, and Engagement.
2. Manage production and maintenance activities across multiple shifts to meet plant goals.
3. Coach team in personal accountability, giving and receiving feedback, root cause analysis, trade-off analysis, interpersonal communications, and external interactions.
4. Troubleshoot problems and implement corrective actions through root cause analysis.
5. Seek and provide resources for the team and provide necessary training to assist the team in reaching its goals.
6. Lead the team in tracking and understanding performance indicators, conducting gap analysis, and creating action plans to address performance gaps.

You Have:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Three (3) years leading high-performance teams and engaging team members to improve results, including employee hiring, retention, training, performance reviews, and discipline.
3. Working knowledge of production equipment and systems, including maintenance activities.

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Compensation:

Pay Range: $79,000-$115,000. 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 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 law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.