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Operations Manager (Pilot Plant)

Omaha, NE
Full-Time

Job Description

As the Operations Manager, reporting to the Pilot Plant Manager, you will provide operational support and project leadership for business growth,and productivity initiatives. You will serve as the Operations Lead and primary R&Dcontact for assigned business teams, ensuring alignment of priorities and effective resource utilization across the Supply Chainfunctions.

Your Impact

  • PrimaryR&Dliaison to assigned business teams, supportinggrowthand cost/KPI achievement for designated product categories and plants.

  • Lead portfolio and program management processes, applying project management tools and stage/gate models to ensure prioritization and execution.

  • Manage commercialization projects for new products and offerings, coordinating cost build-up, material readiness, scale-up, and launch metrics.

  • Drive cost improvement initiatives and support plant performance enhancement efforts to meet annual targets.

  • Collaborate with business teams to optimize product offerings and resource utilization.

  • Review and assist with implementation of plant budget and identify savings opportunities to assist in budget adherence.

  • Support ingredient and supply ordering for plant operations and monitor inventory to ensure material availability.

  • Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures within the plant environment.

  • Provide support for R&D and other business initiatives.

  • Engage with internal stakeholders including Plants, Logistics, S&OP, Purchasing, RQ&I, Technology/Q.A., Engineering, Finance, and cross-functional business teams.

  • Manage external relationships with material suppliers, co-manufacturers, and equipment vendors.

  • Some travel required.

Your Experience

  • GED or high school equivalent.

  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, engineering, or other Supply Chain functions.

  • Exposure to multiple Supply Chain disciplines such as Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing, and RQ&I.

  • Understanding of manufacturing unit operations and Supply Chain cost structures.

  • Experience in new product commercialization and start-up procedures.

  • Skilled in managing multiple concurrent projects with a continuous improvement mindset.

  • Familiarity with Supply Chain IT systems and information flow such as SAP

You will be onsite 5 days a week.

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Compensation:

Pay Range:$81,000-$118,000

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.

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As the Operations Manager, reporting to the Pilot Plant Manager, you will provide operational support and project leadership for business growth,and productivity initiatives. You will serve as the Operations Lead and primary R&Dcontact for assigned business teams, ensuring alignment of priorities and effective resource utilization across the Supply Chainfunctions.

Your Impact

  • PrimaryR&Dliaison to assigned business teams, supportinggrowthand cost/KPI achievement for designated product categories and plants.

  • Lead portfolio and program management processes, applying project management tools and stage/gate models to ensure prioritization and execution.

  • Manage commercialization projects for new products and offerings, coordinating cost build-up, material readiness, scale-up, and launch metrics.

  • Drive cost improvement initiatives and support plant performance enhancement efforts to meet annual targets.

  • Collaborate with business teams to optimize product offerings and resource utilization.

  • Review and assist with implementation of plant budget and identify savings opportunities to assist in budget adherence.

  • Support ingredient and supply ordering for plant operations and monitor inventory to ensure material availability.

  • Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures within the plant environment.

  • Provide support for R&D and other business initiatives.

  • Engage with internal stakeholders including Plants, Logistics, S&OP, Purchasing, RQ&I, Technology/Q.A., Engineering, Finance, and cross-functional business teams.

  • Manage external relationships with material suppliers, co-manufacturers, and equipment vendors.

  • Some travel required.

Your Experience

  • GED or high school equivalent.

  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, engineering, or other Supply Chain functions.

  • Exposure to multiple Supply Chain disciplines such as Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing, and RQ&I.

  • Understanding of manufacturing unit operations and Supply Chain cost structures.

  • Experience in new product commercialization and start-up procedures.

  • Skilled in managing multiple concurrent projects with a continuous improvement mindset.

  • Familiarity with Supply Chain IT systems and information flow such as SAP

You will be onsite 5 days a week.

#LI-ONSITE

#LI-MSL

#LI-MH1

Compensation:

Pay Range:$81,000-$118,000

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.

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About Conagra Brands

Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) is a $12.3 billion branded food company with 50 locations across North America, employing approximately 18,600 talented professionals. We combine a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. We’re transforming the way we operate to fulfill what consumers and customers want, in a smart, simple way. We’re modernizing our food brands, leveraging fresh opportunities and adapting to a changing landscape – all with a culture that’s ready to capture growth and drive shareholder value.

Our iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, and Slim Jim, as well as emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera, offer choices for every occasion.

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