Process Engineer at Conagra

The Process Engineer drives operational excellence and continuous improvement within the Business Unit. This onsite role manages Daily Management Systems (DMS), enhances equipment reliability, and promotes digital transformation. Responsibilities include analyzing KPIs to prioritize improvements, leading problem-solving and small projects, developing employee capabilities, collaborating across functions, and overseeing capital initiatives.

Position Responsibilities

• Own Daily Management Systems (DMS) for Business Unit, including the creation and implementation of standards
• Leverage technical knowledge of equipment functionality to improve reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Develop employee capabilities of systems, standards, and technical understanding
• Foster a culture of technological transformation through the use and improvement of digital tools
• Analyze data across Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify and prioritize improvement initiatives
• Lead small groups in problem solving activities using structured methodologies
• Manage small projects independently using appropriate tools within the Conagra Performance System (CPS)
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, etc.)
• Lead capital project initiatives for Business Unit
• Responsible for providing direct oversight, administering discipline, and ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures across their respective teams.
• Other duties as required

Position Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Power Apps)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational and effective communication skills
• Project Management experience preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Methodology (yellow belt) preferred.

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

Compensation

Pay Range:$63,000-$93,000

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.