Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist

ConAgra Foods•Council Bluffs, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager at our Council Bluffs manufacturing facility, producer of Marie Callender's and Healthy Choice products, you will support plant operations by expanding the capabilities of the Conagra Performance System (CPS) to ensure delivery of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by identifying and prioritizing loss opportunities. You will lead the execution of processes to eliminate losses while developing strategies to improve organizational growth by reducing non-value-added activities and advancing a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
5+ years of manufacturing operations experience.
5+ years of experience in Total Productive Maintenance-based continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and related process improvement systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Technical knowledge of manufacturing systems and equipment.
Demonstrated influential leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
Experience developing both short-term and long-term plans that support strategic vision and tactical execution.
Experience utilizing data to identify opportunities, solve problems, and deliver measurable business results.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead CPS pillar ownership for the site, including establishing strategic vision and executing tactical plans to deliver business goals.
Analyze Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data to identify, prioritize, and drive improvement initiatives.
Manage and lead small projects independently utilizing appropriate Conagra Performance System tools and methodologies.
Develop employee capabilities related to systems, standards, and technical understanding.
Foster a culture of technological transformation through implementation and enhancement of digital tools.
Partner with cross-functional teams across the facility to drive continuous improvement activities and measurable results.
Promote critical CPS concepts through daily coaching, auditing, and engagement throughout all plant areas.
Collaborate with enterprise and plant Continuous Improvement leaders to improve standards, share best practices, and reapply key learnings across the organization.