Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist

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

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager at our Council Bluffs manufacturing facility, producer of Marie Callender's and Healthy Choice products, you will support plant operations by expanding the capabilities of the Conagra Performance System (CPS) to ensure delivery of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by identifying and prioritizing loss opportunities. You will lead the execution of processes to eliminate losses while developing strategies to improve organizational growth by reducing non-value-added activities and advancing a culture of continuous improvement.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Lead CPS pillar ownership for the site, including establishing strategic vision and executing tactical plans to deliver business goals.
• Analyze Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data to identify, prioritize, and drive improvement initiatives.
• Manage and lead small projects independently utilizing appropriate Conagra Performance System 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 critical CPS concepts through daily coaching, auditing, and engagement throughout all plant areas.
• Collaborate with enterprise and plant Continuous Improvement leaders to improve standards, share best practices, and reapply key learnings across the organization.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of manufacturing operations experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Total Productive Maintenance-based continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and related process improvement systems.
• 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.

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

Compensation Pay Range:$82,000-$120,000 #LI-Onsite #LI-JC1 #LI-MSL 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.

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.