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Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist - ZLA

Conagra Brands

Oakdale, CARemoteJob$82–120K/yrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$82–120K/yr
Location
Oakdale, CARemote
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Conagra Brands is hiring a Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist - ZLA. The Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist reports to the Continuous Improvement Manager and leads implementation of operational data management tools and focused improvement impact across Conagra Brands' manufacturing network, aligning enterprise goals, identifying loss opportunities, fostering cross‑site collaboration, and supporting system‑wide optimization efforts.

Key focus areas include Partner with manufacturing sites across the network to identify systemic loss opportunities and execute targeted improvement projects., Collaborate with plant teams to standardize processes and share best practices across the manufacturing network., and Analyze multi‑site operational data to identify trends, chronic losses, and improvement opportunities..

Important skills include Power BI, Databricks, Excel, Lean, Six Sigma, and Unified Problem Solving.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Power BIDatabricksExcelLeanSix SigmaUnified Problem SolvingValue Stream MappingStatistical Process ControlDesign of ExperimentsRoot Cause AnalysisProject ManagementCross Functional Team LeadershipStakeholder InfluencingCommunicationFacilitationChange Leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing or Related Field5+ Years Experience in Manufacturing Continuous Improvement or Industrial Engineering or Related Operational Excellence RolesExperience Supporting Multiple Manufacturing Locations or Corporate Manufacturing EnvironmentWillingness to Travel 70% or More

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, ZLA, you will lead the implementation and effectiveness of Operational Data Management tools and Focused Improvement impact across our manufacturing network. You will ensure alignment on enterprise-level goals by identifying loss opportunities, promoting cross-site collaboration, and supporting the implementation of improvement strategies. You will serve as a resource for multiple facilities, help build site-level capabilities, and contribute to system-wide optimization efforts.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • PartnerwithmanufacturingsitesacrossthenetworktoidentifysystemiclossopportunitiesandexecutetargetedFocusedImprovementprojectsalignedwithcorporateobjectives.

  • Collaboratewithplantteamstostandardizeprocessesandsharebestpracticesacrossthemanufacturingnetwork.

  • Analyzemulti-siteoperationaldatatoidentifytrends,chroniclosses,andimprovementopportunities.

  • LeadOperationalDataManagementtools,ensuringdataisaccurate,reliable,andactionable.

  • Leadcross-sitetechnicalprojectsfocusedonlineperformance,throughputvariability,laboroptimization,andoperationalefficiency.

  • ApplyDefine,Measure,Analyze,Improve,Control,statisticalprocesscontrol,anddesignofexperimentsmethodologiestodrivedata-informedimprovements.

  • SupportthedeploymentandsustainabilityofFocusedImprovementtools,includingUnifiedProblemSolving,Lean,andSixSigmamethodologies.

  • Alignkeyperformanceindicatorsacrossfacilitiestosupportenterprise-wideconsistencyandperformancegoals.

  • Providecoachingandhands-onsupporttositeteamsusingValueStreamMapping,LossTreedevelopment,rootcauseanalysis,andotherimprovementtools.

  • PartnerwithAutonomousMaintenance,PlannedMaintenance,andotherManufacturingExcellencepillarstocoordinatestrategiesandeliminateduplicationofeffort.

  • Facilitatecollaborationacrosssitestodrivesystemicimprovementsandknowledgetransferthroughoutthenetwork.

  • Developandmaintainenterprisestandardsforprocessoptimization,routing,andtimestudies.

  • Supportthecreationofcontinuousimprovementplaybooks,toolkits,andstandardwork.

  • Collaboratewithseniorleadershiptoevaluatenetwork-widecapitalinvestmentopportunitiesandprovidedata-drivenbusinessjustifications.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • Bachelor'sdegreeinEngineering,Manufacturing,orarelatedfield.

  • 5+yearsofexperienceinmanufacturing,continuousimprovement,industrialengineering,orrelatedoperationalexcellenceroles.

  • Experiencesupportingmultiplemanufacturinglocationsorworkingwithinacorporatemanufacturingenvironment.

  • Hands-onexperiencewithLean,SixSigma,UnifiedProblemSolving,andcontinuousimprovementmethodologies.

  • ProficiencywithPowerBI,Databricks,andadvancedMicrosoftExcelforanalysisandvisualization.

  • Experienceleadingcross-functionalteamsandinfluencingstakeholdersacrossamanufacturingnetwork.

  • KnowledgeofDefine,Measure,Analyze,Improve,Control,ValueStreamMapping,statisticalprocesscontrol,androotcauseanalysismethodologies.

  • Projectmanagementexperiencewithinamatrixedorganization.

  • Willingnesstotravel70%ormoretomanufacturingfacilitiesacrossthenetwork.

  • Strongcommunication,facilitation,andchangeleadershipskills.

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply: You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination. You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size. This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.

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Compensation

Pay Range:$82,000-$120,000

The 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.

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