Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist
Full-time
Council Bluffs, IA, USA
USD 82k-120k / year
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
- Lead CPS pillar ownership for the site, including establishing strategic vision and executing tactical plans to deliver business goals.
- Analyze Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data to identify, prioritize, and drive improvement initiatives.
- Manage and lead small projects independently utilizing appropriate Conagra Performance System tools and methodologies.
- Develop employee capabilities related to systems, standards, and technical understanding.
- Foster a culture of technological transformation through implementation and enhancement of digital tools.
- Partner with cross-functional teams across the facility to drive continuous improvement activities and measurable results.
- Promote critical CPS concepts through daily coaching, auditing, and engagement throughout all plant areas.
- Collaborate with enterprise and plant Continuous Improvement leaders to improve standards, share best practices, and reapply key learnings across the organization.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5+ years of manufacturing operations experience.
- 5+ years of experience in Total Productive Maintenance-based continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and related process improvement systems.
- 3+ years of leadership experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Technical knowledge of manufacturing systems and equipment.
- Demonstrated influential leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Experience developing both short-term and long-term plans that support strategic vision and tactical execution.
- Experience utilizing data to identify opportunities, solve problems, and deliver measurable business results.
Physical Requirements
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:$82,000-$120,000The 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.