Process Expert

Conagra Brands

Conagra Brands

Waterloo, IA, USA

USD 59k-79k / year + Equity

Posted on Jun 9, 2026

Reporting to plant leadership, you will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement within the Business Unit by leading Daily Management Systems, improving equipment reliability, and advancing digital transformation initiatives across the plant. You will partner cross-functionally to enhance performance, build team capability, and support the achievement of key plant objectives.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Own Daily Management Systems for the Business Unit, including development, standardization, and sustainment of processes
• Leverage technical knowledge of equipment functionality to improve reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Analyze data across Key Performance Indicators to identify trends, gaps, and prioritize improvement opportunities
• Lead structured problem-solving activities with small groups using standardized methodologies
• Manage small to mid-sized projects independently using tools within the Conagra Performance System
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to drive results
• Develop employee capabilities related to systems, standards, and technical knowledge
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technological transformation through the use and enhancement of digital tools
• Lead capital project initiatives within the Business Unit to support reliability and performance goals
• Provide direct oversight to team members, including coaching, performance management, and consistent application of policies and procedures
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support plant and business objectives

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing systems and equipment
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience leading improvement initiatives and working with cross-functional teams

Physical Requirements

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.

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Compensation

Pay Range:$59,000-$79,000

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.