Process Engineer (Plant)
About The Position
Reporting to Operations Leadership, you will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement at our Henning, IL production plant, home to PAM cooking spray. This role manages Daily Management Systems (DMS), enhances equipment reliability, and promotes digital transformation. Responsibilities include analyzing KPIs to prioritize improvements, leading problem-solving and small projects, developing employee capabilities, collaborating across functions, and overseeing capital initiatives. Your Impact • Own Daily Management Systems (DMS) for Business Unit, including the creation and implementation of standards • Leverage technical knowledge of equipment functionality to improve reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems • Develop employee capabilities of 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 (KPIs) to identify and prioritize improvement initiatives • Lead small groups in problem solving activities using structured methodologies • Manage small projects independently using appropriate tools within the Conagra Performance System (CPS) • Collaborate with multiple stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, etc.) • Lead capital project initiatives for Business Unit • Responsible for providing direct oversight, administering discipline, and ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures across their respective teams. • Other duties as required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications (PowerBI, PowerApps, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational and effective communication skills
Responsibilities
- Own Daily Management Systems (DMS) for Business Unit, including the creation and implementation of standards
- Leverage technical knowledge of equipment functionality to improve reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Develop employee capabilities of 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 (KPIs) to identify and prioritize improvement initiatives
- Lead small groups in problem solving activities using structured methodologies
- Manage small projects independently using appropriate tools within the Conagra Performance System (CPS)
- Collaborate with multiple stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, etc.)
- Lead capital project initiatives for Business Unit
- Responsible for providing direct oversight, administering discipline, and ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures across their respective teams.
- Other duties as required
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
