Supply Chain Development Associate - CI Process Engineer - Fayetteville

CONAGRA•Fayetteville, AR

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Development Program (SCDP) at Conagra Brands is an accelerated 36-month training program designed for college graduates aspiring to excel in the fast-paced Supply Chain environment. It aims to enhance participants' Supply Chain skill set by providing exposure to various facets of Supply Chain and experienced leaders within a diverse Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) organization, at both corporate and plant levels. The program is structured for consistent growth and individual development, involving rotations through three Supply Chain functions, which will vary based on business needs and career aspirations. Potential rotation areas include Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in programs related to Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Food Science or Agriculture or a related program of study no later than June 2025 (January start dates available for December grads)
Desire to be a leader and grow within the Supply Chain function
Ability to relocate during the program. Location preferences are taken into consideration in addition to business needs.
Ability to travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

Owns reliability improvement for an assigned production line using reliability tools that the Associate will be trained on throughout the program
Develops the operating teams’ technical understanding and mastery of process control.
Verifies the accuracy of the operating equipment efficiency data and works with line leads, maintenance leads and other plant leads to address gaps
Owns results and loss reduction, as well as capability for assigned production line.
Owns personal action plans that drive improvement for the plants
Manages production staff to attain production and quality goals (including hiring and disciplining)
Communication and coordination with multiple stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Finance, EHS and RQI).
External interaction will include, however, is not limited to, equipment vendors, construction contractors, engineering services contractors, and co-manufacturing organizations
For projects of various sizes, develops Front-End-Loading packages (FEL’s) that are complete, clear, concise, and reflecting thorough due diligence to ensure project success
May manage small projects independently
Participate and execute experiments in plant trials
Work to develop subject matter expertise of the packaging principals and operating systems for assigned areas
Owns workstreams that support plant goals related to quality and food safety. Tracks progress and leads related project work
Completes industry recognized certifications to support compliance at the facility (ConAgra Certified Sanitarian, PCQI, and HACCP)
Identifies quality/food safety problems on the production line and works to resolve them
Owns assigned compliance activities such as record review, product testing, leading quality/food safety training

Benefits

Professional development opportunities throughout your career
Network with and learn from our industry experts across the company
Relocation assistance provided as needed.
Health, Dental, and Vision benefits that start on Day One
Generous 401k company contribution + matching
Summer Hours. Offices close at 1 p.m. on Friday
Year-Round opportunities to give back to our communities, including Month of Service in April
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)
Volunteer opportunities