Process Improvement Lead
About The Position
Serve as a technical lead for continuous improvement of line-level metrics across multiple shifts for Udi’s Gluten-Free products, reporting to the Operations Manager at our Denver plant. You will develop tactical gap-to-goal plans and mid-range strategic plans, driving overall line performance through continuous improvement processes and fostering a zero-loss culture. You will guide team members to identify, manage, and execute improvement opportunities while creating an engaged, team-oriented workforce that delivers strong business results. Your Impact Advocate for and enforce Conagra’s safety and quality programs while engaging your team Understand the mechanical aspects of your line to perform basic troubleshooting Communicate potential line concerns related to safety, efficiency, or risk promptly Inspire your team to learn the line, produce the best products, and grow within Conagra Coordinate and deliver line training opportunities Use an enterprise resource planning platform (preferably SAP) to log production tasks Partner with maintenance, leaders, and staff to guide production and identify improvement opportunities
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred
- 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office
- 1+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience leading and supporting project management (leading cross-functional teams, defining scope, managing timelines)
- Knowledge of structured CI methodologies (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma)
- Ability to translate technical problems into clear recommendations and documented standards
- Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical lead for continuous improvement of line-level metrics across multiple shifts for Udi’s Gluten-Free products
- Develop tactical gap-to-goal plans and mid-range strategic plans
- Drive overall line performance through continuous improvement processes and fostering a zero-loss culture
- Guide team members to identify, manage, and execute improvement opportunities
- Create an engaged, team-oriented workforce that delivers strong business results
- Advocate for and enforce Conagra’s safety and quality programs while engaging your team
- Understand the mechanical aspects of your line to perform basic troubleshooting
- Communicate potential line concerns related to safety, efficiency, or risk promptly
- Inspire your team to learn the line, produce the best products, and grow within Conagra
- Coordinate and deliver line training opportunities
- Use an enterprise resource planning platform (preferably SAP) to log production tasks
- Partner with maintenance, leaders, and staff to guide production and identify improvement opportunities
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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
