Continuous Improvement Manager

CONAGRA is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager for its largest food manufacturing plant in Russellville, AR. The role involves leading initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, analyzing production processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations management. The position requires working in a manufacturing environment, emphasizing safety and compliance.
We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our largest food manufacturing plant located in Russellville, Arkansas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to lead continuous improvement at a large food manufacturing facility. As the Continuous Improvement Manager, reporting to the Plant Manager at Conagra's largest frozen food manufacturing plant, you'll drive transformative changes in a nonstop environment. Your mission will be to lead and implement initiatives, ensuring our operations run more efficiently and effectively. By leveraging tools, systems, and methodologies, you'll achieve targeted improvements and foster a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence. Join us to shape the future of our manufacturing operations and lead a dynamic team in promoting sustainable performance enhancements.

What you’ll do:
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
• Analyze production processes to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with teams to lead process improvements and ensure understanding of business goals.
• Monitor KPIs and use data-driven insights to guide decision-making.
• Facilitate training and development programs to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Manage projects aimed at reducing waste, improving quality, and increasing throughput.
• Use Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to improve operations.
• Partner with the plant team to establish a zero-loss manufacturing culture and promote sustainable performance improvements.
• Lead and engage team members, providing guidance, coaching, and development for direct reports.
• Provide direction and expertise for Conagra Performance Systems (CPS) and other continuous improvement tools.
• Prepare annual targets for continuous improvement and help prepare the Site Master Plan, Performance Improvement Plans, Capital Plan, and Financial Plans.

What you'll need:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience manufacturing operations management, including food processing and high-speed packaging, within a Continuous Improvement environment (HPWS/TPM/CPS, Lean Manufacturing, etc.). You must be comfortable working in a large, high-speed, 24/7 food manufacturing facility.
• Lead teams by promoting collaboration, solving problems, and bringing departments together.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, conducting root-cause analysis, collecting data, and solving problems using key HPWS, TPM, and CPS concepts.
• Working knowledge of production equipment and systems, including maintenance activities.
• We require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.

Physical Demands:
• Work in a manufacturing environment with hot or cold areas, slippery surfaces, and the need to climb ladders and stairs. Exposure to all food allergens.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional days off and paid holidays. Check out our 401k plan too! Conagra will match 100% up to the first 6% of pay you save. We will also provide a 3% non-elective contribution to your account regardless of your participation (that's 9%)!

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

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Compensation:
Pay Range:$104,000-$152,000

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.