Supply Chain Development Associate - 2026 - Engineering

CONAGRA•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$59,000 - $78,000

About The Position

Have a taste for something big? Launch your career at Conagra Brands, one of North America’s leading branded food companies! Make an impact in a refuse-to-lose environment and come work for a company known for iconic brands: Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Angie’s BOOMCHICKPOP, Chef Boyardee, Swiss Miss and more! Why should you kick off your career with Conagra? Professional development opportunities throughout your career Network with and learn from our industry experts across the company You don’t have to stress about getting to your new city or where you’re going to live. 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 Is the Supply Chain Development Program right for you? Our Supply Chain Development Program (SCDP) is an accelerated training program for college graduates who have the desire to excel in today’s fast-paced Supply Chain environment. We will enhance your Supply Chain skill set by providing exposure to our various facets of Supply Chain and experienced leaders within a diverse Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) organization at both the corporate and plant level. This program is structured to last 36 months and will allow for consistent growth and individual development opportunities. You will rotate through three Supply Chain functions during your time in the program. These rotations will vary based on business needs and your career aspirations. At least one rotation in a plant will be required. Some of your potential rotations could be in, but not limited to: Manufacturing 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) Engineering 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 Quality 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

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 2026 (January start dates available for December grads)
You desire to be a leader and grow within the Supply Chain function
You are able to relocate for a minimum of 1 year during the program. Location preferences are taken into consideration in addition to business needs.
You can 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
You don’t have to stress about getting to your new city or where you’re going to live. 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
Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities