Process Expert

CONAGRA • Waterloo, IA

2d • $59,000 - $79,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to plant leadership, you will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement within the Business Unit by leading Daily Management Systems, improving equipment reliability, and advancing digital transformation initiatives across the plant. You will partner cross-functionally to enhance performance, build team capability, and support the achievement of key plant objectives.

Requirements

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing systems and equipment
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience leading improvement initiatives and working with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Own Daily Management Systems for the Business Unit, including development, standardization, and sustainment of processes
• Leverage technical knowledge of equipment functionality to improve reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Analyze data across Key Performance Indicators to identify trends, gaps, and prioritize improvement opportunities
• Lead structured problem-solving activities with small groups using standardized methodologies
• Manage small to mid-sized projects independently using tools within the Conagra Performance System
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to drive results
• Develop employee capabilities related to systems, standards, and technical knowledge
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technological transformation through the use and enhancement of digital tools
• Lead capital project initiatives within the Business Unit to support reliability and performance goals
• Provide direct oversight to team members, including coaching, performance management, and consistent application of policies and procedures
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support plant and business objectives

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• wellness incentive program
• mental wellbeing support
• fitness reimbursement
• Great pay
• bonus incentive opportunity
• matching 401(k)
• stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities
• employee resource groups
• on-demand learning
• tuition reimbursement
• Paid-time off
• parental leave
• flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
• volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree