Continuous Improvement Manager (FI)

CONAGRA • Omaha, NE

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Continuous Improvement – Industrial Engineering (FI), you will be a key member of the Manufacturing Excellence – Industrial Engineering team. You will partner with manufacturing sites and subject matter experts to eliminate loss, strengthen processes, and drive cost savings across the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or similar engineering field.
• 7+ years of Industrial Engineering experience.
• 4+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Experience applying Total Productive Maintenance–based continuous improvement.
• History of successful program development and delivery.
• Skilled in coaching leaders at all levels on continuous improvement tools.
• Proven success leading cross‑functional resources in a matrix environment.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with senior leaders.
• Solid financial knowledge for developing project justifications.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Unified Problem Solving, and Work Process Improvement.
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping, line balancing, SPC, and Design of Experiments.
• Plant experience leading continuous improvement across a manufacturing facility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SQL, Microsoft Teams, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to reduce cost and enhance efficiency across manufacturing sites.
• Assess processes, systems, and equipment to identify and eliminate loss.
• Prepare financial justifications for optimization and capital projects.
• Engage manufacturing site teams and collaborate across Manufacturing Excellence functions.
• Coach site leaders in using continuous improvement tools and processes.
• Lead multiple projects that deliver scalable value.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross‑functional partners.
• Analyze data to identify and communicate loss‑reduction opportunities.
• Travel more than 50% to manufacturing plants.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• 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: Mid Level