Operations Manager (Food Manufacturing)

CONAGRA • Louisville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Plant Manager in Louisville, Kentucky, you will lead daily plant production operations while cultivating a collaborative, high‑performance manufacturing environment. You will guide production teams in standard work, implement sustainable improvement behaviors, and champion the practices that keep our people safe and our products exceptional.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Management, Engineering, Food Science, Management, Product Operations, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of manufacturing experience.
• 3–5 years of management or supervisory experience leading production teams.
• Mathematical and statistical knowledge supporting decisions and analysis.
• Financial knowledge supporting budgeting, cost management, and performance reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the food industry in a unionized environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Guide production supervisors throughout the day, providing direction, coaching, and support to elevate performance, engagement and meet production goals.
• Implement plant‑specific vision and contribute to continuous improvement activities that connect directly with enterprise goals.
• Foster an inclusive, people‑focused culture by promoting engagement, development, and teamwork across all production areas.
• Share results, insights, and action plans with employees, leadership partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Temporarily serve as Plant Manager when needed to ensure continuity of operations.
• Partner with production planning and materials management to improve scheduled completion and customer service outcomes.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to promptly address employee concerns and support a positive work environment.
• Work closely with Finance to develop and manage capital budgets and maintain strong financial stewardship.
• Initiate cost‑savings actions related to crewing, standards, yields, and operational efficiency.
• Champion a culture of safety, ensuring all plant activities occur in a controlled and responsible environment.
• Ensure adherence to all quality standards, regulatory requirements, and product specifications.
• Elevate food safety by reporting issues, supporting corrective actions and driving accountability.

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