Operations Manager

Job Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be accountable for the day-to-day operations of plant production departments. You will lead production and production planning, implement standard work, and sustain improvements through disciplined behaviors and autonomous maintenance. You will coordinate multiple departments, oversee shift managers, and ensure safe, efficient operations that deliver high-quality products. You will collaborate closely with Human Resources, Continuous Improvement, and Quality teams to achieve production goals.

• Execute the plant-specific vision and mission to drive continuous improvement and align with corporate objectives.
• Direct and oversee all production supervisors and their responsibilities throughout the day.
• Champion employee engagement, training, and development to maximize manufacturing, quality, safety, and productivity goals.
• Communicate results and action plans to employees and managers.
• Temporarily assume the role of Plant Manager when needed.
• Partner with production planning and materials management to optimize schedule attainment and customer service.
• Work with Human Resources to address and resolve employee concerns.
• Collaborate with finance to create and execute a capital budget, ensuring financial obligations are met.
• Initiate cost-saving measures related to staffing, standards, and yields.
• Ensure all plant operations are conducted in a safe and controlled environment.
• Maintain compliance with quality and regulatory standards, specifications, and policies.
• Report any food safety issues to supervision promptly.

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience.
• Food industry experience in a union environment preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Management, Engineering, Food Science, Management, Product Operations, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong computer skills, including mainframe, network, and PC business applications.
• Basic mathematical and statistical skills.
• Solid financial understanding and analytical skills.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates, if applicable

Pay Range: $107,000-$156,000

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.

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

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.