Sr Manufacturing Specialist

Sr Contract Manufacturing Specialist

Reporting to the Contract Manufacturing leadership team, you will lead contract manufacturing operations across co-manufacturing locations while driving business performance, cross-functional initiatives, and cost savings programs. You will operate in a complex matrix environment to improve processes, support brand initiatives, and deliver top and bottom line results across external manufacturing partners.

• Lead operations for assigned co-manufacturing locations, delivering results across food safety, quality, customer service, and cost performance
• Serve as the operations lead for brand initiatives across impacted co-manufacturing locations
• Support data gathering, spend analysis, and loss analysis to identify opportunities tied to cost savings initiatives
• Partner with cross-functional teams to prepare, facilitate, and execute cost savings ideation sessions
• Lead and contribute to business process improvement projects across contract manufacturing operations
• Support use of business systems including SAP transactions and maintenance of the contract management database

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in operations, engineering, or a science-related field
• Experience in factory operations within a food manufacturing environment, including roles such as production supervisor or team leader
• Three to five years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations in a food environment preferred
• Experience in warehousing, quality assurance, continuous improvement, maintenance, or engineering is preferred
• Proven record of developing and implementing change in complex environments
• Strong understanding of food safety requirements in a manufacturing setting
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• High energy and adaptability to work across a matrixed organization
• Willingness to travel up to 50 percent

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply:
You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination. You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size. This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.

Number of Days in Office: 3

Pay Range: $82,000-$120,000

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.

• 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.