Process Engineer - Food Manufacturing Plant

Conagra Brands•Henning, IL

6d•$64,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Business Unit Leader, you will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement at our Henning, IL production plant, home to PAM cooking spray. Within the Business Unit, you will lead Daily Management Systems, improve equipment reliability, advance digital tools, and develop team capability. You will partner across functions to analyze performance, prioritize improvements, lead structured problem solving, and deliver small projects and capital initiatives that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, and PowerPoint
Technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and effective communication skills

Responsibilities

Own Daily Management Systems for the Business Unit, including creation, deployment, and sustainment of standards
Apply technical knowledge of equipment functionality to improve reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems
Develop employee capability related to systems, standards, and technical understanding
Foster a culture of technological transformation through use, adoption, and improvement of digital tools
Analyze data across Key Performance Indicators to identify, prioritize, and track improvement initiatives
Lead small groups through structured problem solving using defined methodologies
Manage small projects independently using appropriate tools within the Conagra Performance System
Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other partners
Lead capital project initiatives within the Business Unit
Provide direct oversight of assigned team members, administer discipline, and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures
Perform other duties as required