Continuous Improvement Manager

Overview

Reporting to the Plant Manager at our Fayetteville manufacturing facility, you will expand the capabilities of the Conagra Performance System (CPS) and lead improvement initiatives that enhance performance across the plant. You will guide teams in eliminating losses, reducing non-value-added work, and sustaining continuous improvement while partnering closely with plant leadership. You will engage hourly and salaried team members in improvement processes that drive safety, quality, service, and cost performance.

• Provide coaching and subject matter expertise to site leaders across all CPS Pillars.
• Lead multiple CPS Pillars, including Focused Improvement, Continuous Skills Development, and Autonomous Manufacturing Development.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to advance continuous improvement initiatives in all areas of the plant.
• Coach teams to interpret data, prioritize improvement opportunities, apply problem-solving tools, and implement systemic solutions.
• Lead the execution of improvement projects that deliver key plant performance indicators.
• Reinforce core CPS concepts through daily coaching, auditing, and partnership with operations teams.
• Champion digital transformation through the use and evolution of modern digital tools.
• Collaborate with Continuous Improvement leaders across the enterprise to elevate standards, share best practices, and reapply proven approaches.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• More than five years of manufacturing operations experience.
• More than five years of experience in TPM-based continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related methodologies.
• More than five years of management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools such as Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Demonstrated influential leadership and effective communication skills.
• Skill in building both short-term and long-term strategic plans and executing them with discipline.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates, if applicable

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.

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.