Continuous Improvement Associate
About The Position
Reporting to the Manager, Plant Continuous Improvement, you will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement within the Business Unit. You will manage Daily Management Systems, enhance equipment reliability, promote digital transformation, analyze Key Performance Indicators to prioritize improvements, develop employee capabilities, collaborate across functions, and assist with capital initiatives. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Own Daily Management Systems for the Business Unit, including creation and implementation of standards Leverage technical knowledge of equipment functionality to improve reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems Develop employee capabilities in 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 to identify and prioritize improvement initiatives Lead small groups in structured problem‑solving activities Manage small projects independently using tools within the Conagra Performance System Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other partners Assist in identifying capital project initiatives for the Business Unit All procedures and practices used are grounded in standards, regulations and laws addressing occupational safety (OSHA), building and electrical codes, and food safety and food quality (FDA) in addition to environmental safety (EPA) in accordance with Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
- 2+ years of manufacturing experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerBI, PowerApps, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Own Daily Management Systems for the Business Unit, including creation and implementation of standards
- Leverage technical knowledge of equipment functionality to improve reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Develop employee capabilities in 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 to identify and prioritize improvement initiatives
- Lead small groups in structured problem‑solving activities
- Manage small projects independently using tools within the Conagra Performance System
- Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other partners
- Assist in identifying capital project initiatives for the Business Unit
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
