Job Description

Position Responsibilities

Acts as a primary resource for production teams across multiple shifts to help drive CPS (Conagra Performance System-Continuous Improvement) and world class results in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, Delivery, and Engagement.

Develops line-level tactical gap-to-goal plans as well as mid-range strategic plans. Drives overall line performance though the implementation of continuous improvement processes and development of a zero-loss culture.

Manages production and maintenance activities across multiple shifts to meet plant goals efficiently and effectively specific to cell.

Create daily plan to identifies problems or bottlenecks in production processes and resolves issues.

Ensures production resources including materials, equipment and human resources are available as needed to maintain production schedules.

Leads and engages team members to improve systems, processes and procedures. Partners with Human Resources on engagement, recruiting, developing, coachings and other areas as needed.

Leads by example and demonstrates corporate and plant values.

Maintains teams adherence to employee handbook, GMPs and other plant policies and procedures.

Coaches team in personal accountability, giving and receiving feedback, root cause analysis, problem solving, decision making, trade-off analysis, interpersonal communications and external interactions.

Troubleshoots problems and implements corrective actions through root cause analysis.

Seeks and provides resources for team and provides necessary training that will assist the team in reaching its goals.

Conducts frequent Safety coaching and leads implementation of safe work practices.

Leads and/or actively participates in Focused Improvement Teams to improve Safety, Quality, Service and Costs.

Leads team in tracking and understanding Key Performance Indicators, Gap Analysis, and creating action plans to address performance gaps.

Actively reinforces key CPS (Continuous Improvement) concepts everyday through coaching and auditing of team members.

Provides frequent informal and periodic formal job performance feedback to team.

Facilitates and reacts to non-routine and crisis situations.

Must be willing and able to work in a culture built around continuous improvement and change.

Act as a mentor to upskill and train new and developing employees.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

* B. S. degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Biology, Industrial Management, or related field from a four-year college or university

* Four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the food industry;

* Minimum three (3) years successfully leading high performance teams

* Prior leadership role with direct report responsibilities

* Practiced Continuous Improvement Methodology

* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to navigate through complex and difficult managerial situations

* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

* Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

* Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
* o Strong computer competency required - proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e.Word, Excel, etc.

o Ambitious self-starter with ability to work with minimal direction

o Change agent with ability to develop and implement new systems

o Flexible and able to work well in a team environment

o Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment

o Comfortable working in manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

* Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
* Wealth: great salaries, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
* Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
* Balance: paid-time off , flexible work-schedules

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team thats passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Marie Callender's, Banquet, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Vlasic, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

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.