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Chicago, Illinois, United States
Hybrid
Lead and manage engineering projects while ensuring alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
Develop detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
Coordinate and collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, and other cross-functional partners to ensure successful project execution.
Provide technical guidance and leadership throughout project lifecycles.
Partner with equipment vendors, construction contractors, and engineering service providers to support project objectives.
Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Communicate project status, milestones, budget updates, and key decisions to stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, United States Department of Agriculture regulations, Food and Drug Administration regulations, and company requirements.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation across engineering projects and project teams.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously across multiple manufacturing locations.
Support capital projects with values exceeding one million dollars from planning through implementation.
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
3+ years of experience in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
Experience delivering complex engineering projects valued at one million dollars or greater.
Strong technical understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across multiple locations.
Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing outcomes across a matrixed organization.
Willingness to travel approximately fifty percent based on project requirements, primarily Monday through Friday.
Located in Omaha, Nebraska; Chicago, Illinois
Number of Days in Office: 2
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Compensation
Pay Range:$82,000-$120,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
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
Our Company
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.