• Effectively coordinates Focused Improvement (FI) work for all appropriate plant personnel, team members, contractors, and vendors required to provide timely completion of improvement initiatives
• Communicates effectively to all key stakeholders through multiple levels of organization with progress updates as needed for responsible improvement work
• Uses appropriate documentation skills to formalize improvements and drive sustainment of project goals.
• Trains other team members on proper Focused Improvement tool utilization and execution.  
• Capable of auditing effectiveness of FI tool utilization and keep resources focused for overall CPS phase as daily and weekly systems
• Owns and drives assigned Daily Management systems assessment plan.
• Researches different equipment and material options as necessary to accomplish goals and targets of improvement projects.
• Leverages personal and contractor support to be a technical consult/expert/trainer for cell and operation team resources for applicable processes and systems. 
• Works with the local/corporate Engineering team on capital plan execution, planning and engaging correct operations resources to minimize or enhance project impact to daily operations for both long term and short-term capital projects. 
• Leverages appropriate CPS/FI tools for necessary data to support success criteria development.
• Applies engineering, mathematical, scientific, and LSS principles to focused improvement from concept to implementation as appropriate for related project work.
• Responsible for coordinating start-up and training education for all improvement work.
• Leverages plant facilities, Maintenance Department resources for all pertinent project improvement work requiring needed support or impacting their site accountability.
• Monitors all projects to ensure projects are completed on time according to project schedule.

• Owns Lines’ Centerline (CL) Management System
• Lead the process of identify CL points and standards
• Coach the line team on CL execution and problem-solving skills
• Identify and prioritize losses elimination priorities
• Owns integrity of LEDS System for the line
• Must be willing and able to work in a culture built around continuous improvement and change.
• Utilize PowerPoint and Excel software programs to analyze data, create standards and training materials
• Develop strategies to enable operators to respond to out of control situations.
• Confers with other supervisors to help coordinate activities.
• Ability to effectively coach and train other employees. Act as a mentor to upskill and train new and developing employees.

Qualifications/ Education/Experience/Skills:

Education:

• Bachelors in Engineering Preferred / High School Degree Minimum

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with continuous improvement
• Minimum of 2 years of operations experience    

Skills required:

• Capital project experience is a plus.  Experience in a food processing environment is a plus.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret engineering type documents and drawings.
• Strong math skills
• Excellent reasoning skills – ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and make conclusions.
• Able to handle several projects/tasks at one time.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills with good listening skills.
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement tools and statistical tools is a plus
• Strong understanding of manufacturing unit operations
• Exposure to productivity/continuous improvement methodology in previous positions
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong statistics, data modeling/analysis skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - both formal and informal including ability to communicate within all levels of the organization
• Strong computer competency required - proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e.Word, Excel, etc.
• Ambitious self-starter with ability to work with minimal direction
• Change agent with ability to develop and implement new systems
• Flexible and able to work well in a team environment
• Proficient problem-solving skills
• Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment
• Comfortable working in manufacturing environment

Accountability:         

• Reports to Line Lead and will receive work direction from Operations Manager and Plant Manager.

Our Benefits:

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

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
• Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
• Balance: paid-time off, paternal leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

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. â€‹