Manager Plant Continuous Improvement Job at CONAGRA, Saint Elmo, IL

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  • CONAGRA
  • Saint Elmo, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager at our St. Elmo, Illinois manufacturing facility, local producers of Wish Bone, Log Cabin, Mrs. Butterworth, Open Pit and more, 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. Working together with plant leadership, you will lead a plant of 240 hourly and salaried team members in continuous improvement activities. 

Position Responsibilities  

  • Provide coaching and subject matter expertise to site leaders of all CPS Pillars 

  • Own multiple CPS Pillars, including Focused Improvement (FI), Continuous Skills Development (CSD), and Autonomous Manufacturing Development (AMD) 

  • Collaborate with other functions within the site to drive continuous improvement activities and results in all areas of the plant 

  • Coach teams to analyze data, prioritize projects, use problem solving tools, and implement systemic solutions 

  • Lead the execution of projects to deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

  • Promote critical CPS concepts every day through coaching and auditing throughout all areas of the plant 

  • Foster a culture of technological transformation through the use and improvement of digital tools 

  • Engage with Continuous Improvement leaders at enterprise and plant levels to improve standards, share best practices, and reapply key learnings 

Position Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree Required 

  • 5+ years manufacturing experience 

  • 5+ years experience in TPM-based continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and related process improvement systems 

  • 5+ years of management experience 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Applications (PowerBI, PowerApps, Excel, PowerPoint) 

  • Technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment 

  • Demonstration of influential leadership and effective communication skills 

  • Ability to develop short and long-term plans for strategic vision and tactical

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Compensation: 

Pay Range:$81,000-$118,000

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.

Job Tags

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