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Plant Engineering Manager

Quincy, MI
Full-Time

Job Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will develop and implement overall plant technical strategies focused on engineering projects and systems. You will develop vertical startup processes to ensure implementation of low loss production systems. Provide solutions to technical problems and recommendations for improvements in production activities. Develop plant specific engineering strategies to achieve performance goals. Maintain plant capital project list and work with Corporate Engineering to achieve the capital budget. You will lead plant Early Management (EM) Pillar and Utilities team.

Position Responsibilities

  • Assist plant in establishing safety of all of our team members as the plant's first objective.
  • Lead the implementation of the capital plan including the engagement of related Plant and Corporate functions such as Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Environmental, Operations, Maintenance, Finance and Operations.
  • Collaborate with the plant in setting delineated roles, responsibilities and accountabilities consistent with the principles of CPS.
  • Lead the Early Management Pillar and support building capabilities within pillar and cell teams.
  • Manage the Utilities team and ensure functionality and compliance within our plant utilities processes.
  • Work with Platform Engineering Director to resource projects including, but not limited to Engineering Project Manager, Subject Matter Expert and Start-up Manager roles.
  • Support the plant in conducting internal systems audits
  • Provide project and technical support to the plant and division
  • Support the plant in participating on and leading project teams that improve safety, quality, labor relations, sanitation, costs and customer service.
  • Responsible for giving work direction and coordinating mechanical and clerical activities in the maintenance department.
  • Lead the plant in conducting necessary team meetings for proper communications and development of teams.

Position Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
  • Five years experience in Food Manufacturing; three years Training experience preferred.
  • Project Management experience
  • Experience managing multi-million dollar capital projects
  • Experience managing teams
  • Leadership skills to work as a peer and advisor to other departments;
  • Ability to rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays when required;
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills; Computer applications skills

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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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Job Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will develop and implement overall plant technical strategies focused on engineering projects and systems. You will develop vertical startup processes to ensure implementation of low loss production systems. Provide solutions to technical problems and recommendations for improvements in production activities. Develop plant specific engineering strategies to achieve performance goals. Maintain plant capital project list and work with Corporate Engineering to achieve the capital budget. You will lead plant Early Management (EM) Pillar and Utilities team.

Position Responsibilities

  • Assist plant in establishing safety of all of our team members as the plant's first objective.
  • Lead the implementation of the capital plan including the engagement of related Plant and Corporate functions such as Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Environmental, Operations, Maintenance, Finance and Operations.
  • Collaborate with the plant in setting delineated roles, responsibilities and accountabilities consistent with the principles of CPS.
  • Lead the Early Management Pillar and support building capabilities within pillar and cell teams.
  • Manage the Utilities team and ensure functionality and compliance within our plant utilities processes.
  • Work with Platform Engineering Director to resource projects including, but not limited to Engineering Project Manager, Subject Matter Expert and Start-up Manager roles.
  • Support the plant in conducting internal systems audits
  • Provide project and technical support to the plant and division
  • Support the plant in participating on and leading project teams that improve safety, quality, labor relations, sanitation, costs and customer service.
  • Responsible for giving work direction and coordinating mechanical and clerical activities in the maintenance department.
  • Lead the plant in conducting necessary team meetings for proper communications and development of teams.

Position Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
  • Five years experience in Food Manufacturing; three years Training experience preferred.
  • Project Management experience
  • Experience managing multi-million dollar capital projects
  • Experience managing teams
  • Leadership skills to work as a peer and advisor to other departments;
  • Ability to rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays when required;
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills; Computer applications skills

#LI-Onsite

#LI-MSL

#LI-EB1

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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