Engineering Manager

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will develop and implement overall plant technical strategies focused on engineering projects and maintenance to support operational excellence. You will lead vertical start‑up processes that ensure low‑loss production systems, guide solutions to technical challenges, strengthen production activities through targeted improvements, and manage the plant technical organization.

• Support the Plant in establishing safety of all team members as the primary objective.
• Lead the cross‑functional development and implementation of the capital plan, partnering with Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Environmental, Operations, Maintenance, Finance and Operations teams.
• Collaborate with the Plant in defining roles, responsibilities and accountabilities aligned with CPS principles.
• Foster a team‑based problem‑solving culture across functional groups.
• Support the Plant in increasing business literacy by educating teams on key business issues and concepts.
• Partner with the Platform Engineering Director to resource projects including Engineering Project Manager, Subject Matter Expert and Start‑up Manager roles.
• Support the Plant in delivering financial goals.
• Support the Plant in conducting internal systems audits.
• Provide direction to and lead the EM Pillar Team through development of long‑ and short‑term plans for the Plant.
• Provide project and technical support to the Plant and broader division.
• Participate on and lead project teams that improve safety, quality, utilization, labor relations, sanitation, costs and customer service.
• Use application‑based computer programs to support project and plant needs.
• Lead the Plant in preparing and conducting team meetings that ensure strong communication and team development.
• Provide work direction and coordinate mechanical and clerical activities within the maintenance department.

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or eight years of equivalent project leadership experience with increasing responsibility in the food, pharmaceutical or consumer packaged goods industry.
• Five years experience in food manufacturing; three years training experience preferred.
• Five years people management experience.
• Experience leading multiple projects up to one million dollars.
• Experience in mechanical or controls engineering.
• Leadership skills to work as a peer and advisor to cross‑functional departments.
• Willingness to rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays.

Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.

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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: G reat 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.