Do you have a taste for something big? If you're looking for the opportunity to reach your potential, consider Conagra Brands as your next career destination. At Conagra, we're known for iconic brands like Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Angie's BOOMCHICKPOP, Chef Boyardee, Swiss Miss and more! We are hiring for a Plant Engineering Manager to help produce Duncan Hines products at our Centralia, IL manufacturing facility.

　　Job Summary

　　Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will plan multiple large plant capital projects that often require inter-disciplinary engineering and operations teams of 5 – 15 teammates across departments. You will manage all aspects of scope development, cost estimates and schedule by collaborating within the engineering organization and within our team of plant partners in a matrix organization. You will manage both external and internal partners and influence partners and resolve issues and manage conflict. You will have knowledge of technology employed in the food industry and would also understand how the application of the technologies impacts their team members. Exposure to structured gate processes to take a product from concept to production is necessary.

　　What will you do?

　　Lead the development of the capital plan including the engagement of related Plant and Corporate functions such as Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Environmental, Operations, Maintenance, and Finance

　　You will work with leadership positions within and outside the Supply Chain function

　　Collaborate with the Plant in setting delineated roles, responsibilities and accountabilities consistent with the principles of CPS

　　External interaction will include, however, is not limited to, equipment vendors, construction contractors, engineering services contractors, local / state / federal government agencies, and co-manufacturing organizations

　　You will be recognized as a Technical Leader and an expert in Project Management and has demonstrated accomplishments and contributions to meet project expectations

　　Support the Plant in conducting internal systems audits

　　Support the Plant in providing direction and lead the Early Management Pillar Team

　　Support the Plant in participating on and leading project teams that improve safety, quality, use, labor relations, sanitation, costs and customer service

　　You will manage a range of medium to large projects

　　Complete assigned projects by using workflows with Innovation, Operations and Platform Groups.

　　Complete projects to ensure that all projects are completed to meet our needs

　　Ensure that all project planning, deliverables, reporting, and spending forecasts are managed and that all projects are delivered within cost, schedule and performance success criteria

　　Do you have what it takes?

　　5+ years of total experience in Food Manufacturing with 3+ years of Project Management experience, leading projects from cradle to grave

　　BS in an Engineering discipline

　　Experience managing several capital projects

　　Experience leading teams and initiatives

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　　Our Benefits:

　　We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

　　Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance

　　Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

　　Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences

　　Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)

　　Our Company:

　　Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.

　　We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940510-1&h=2999397156&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.conagrabrands.com%2F&a=www.conagrabrands.com) .

　　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. ​