Continuous Improvement Manager

Conagra Brands • Fayetteville, AR

2d • $81,000 - $118,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Plant Manager at our Fayetteville manufacturing facility, you will expand the capabilities of the Conagra Performance System (CPS) and lead improvement initiatives that enhance performance across the plant. You will guide teams in eliminating losses, reducing non‑value‑added work, and sustaining continuous improvement while partnering closely with plant leadership. You will engage hourly and salaried team members in improvement processes that drive safety, quality, service, and cost performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• More than five years of manufacturing operations experience.
• More than five years of experience in TPM‑based continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related methodologies.
• More than five years of management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools such as Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Demonstrated influential leadership and effective communication skills.
• Skill in building both short‑term and long‑term strategic plans and executing them with discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and subject matter expertise to site leaders across all CPS Pillars.
• Lead multiple CPS Pillars, including Focused Improvement, Continuous Skills Development, and Autonomous Manufacturing Development.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to advance continuous improvement initiatives in all areas of the plant.
• Coach teams to interpret data, prioritize improvement opportunities, apply problem‑solving tools, and implement systemic solutions.
• Lead the execution of improvement projects that deliver key plant performance indicators.
• Reinforce core CPS concepts through daily coaching, auditing, and partnership with operations teams.
• Champion digital transformation through the use and evolution of modern digital tools.
• Collaborate with Continuous Improvement leaders across the enterprise to elevate standards, share best practices, and reapply proven approaches.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees