Reporting to the Sr Director of Continuous Improvement, you will lead enterprise‑level Early Management strategy and execution across our manufacturing network. You will guide the development and deployment of methodologies such as Vertical Startup, Engineering Work Process, and the Method of Process and Packaging Development, driving improved startup performance, equipment reliability, and scalable manufacturing excellence.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise Early Management strategy and network‑wide standardization.

• Improve startup performance, equipment reliability, and systemic loss reduction across multiple sites.

• Coach plant leaders, startup managers, and engineers on Early Management and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Guide Early Management maturity assessments and ensure consistent application of foundational practices.

• Oversee startup workflow integration for capital and non‑capital projects.

• Use statistical and reliability tools to support data‑driven decisions.

• Develop standards, playbooks, and toolkits to strengthen execution consistency across the network.

• Collaborate with manufacturing pillars to drive integrated performance improvements.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.

• 7+ years of experience in capital project engineering, operations leadership, or continuous improvement.

• 4+ years leading cross‑functional or multi‑site teams.

• Expertise in Early Management tools and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, Share Point, and Microsoft Teams.

• Strong project management skills with experience scaling solutions across multiple locations.

• Travel up to 60%.

Compensation:

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.

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.