Senior Continuous Improvement Leader CPS and KPI Excellence

Conagra Brands; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus program

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Council Bluffs is seeking a Continuous Improvement professional to lead the CPS pillar at the site, shaping strategic vision and driving tactical plans to deliver business goals. You will analyze KPI data, lead small projects, develop employee capabilities, and foster a culture of digital tool adoption, partnering across functions to deliver measurable improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in manufacturing operations, lean/Six Sigma experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing operations experience.
• 5+ years of TPS/continuous improvement/lean manufacturing/Six Sigma experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Demonstrated influential leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Experience developing both short-term and long-term plans that support strategic vision and tactical execution.
• Experience utilizing data to identify opportunities, solve problems, and deliver measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Lead CPS pillar ownership for the site, including establishing strategic vision and executing tactical plans to deliver business goals.
• Analyze KPI data to identify, prioritize, and drive improvement initiatives.
• Manage and lead small projects independently utilizing CPS tools and methodologies.
• Develop employee capabilities related to systems, standards, and technical understanding.
• Foster a culture of technological transformation through implementation and enhancement of digital tools.
• Partner cross-functional teams across the facility to drive continuous improvement activities and measurable results.
• Promote CPS concepts through daily coaching, auditing, and engagement across plant areas.
• Collaborate with enterprise and plant Continuous Improvement leaders to share best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Conagra Brands in Council Bluffs is seeking a Continuous Improvement professional to lead the CPS pillar at the site, shaping strategic vision and driving tactical plans to deliver business goals. You will analyze KPI data, lead small projects, develop employee capabilities, and foster a culture of digital tool adoption, partnering across functions to deliver measurable improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in manufacturing operations, lean/Six Sigma experience, and