Reporting to the Senior Director Engineering you will lead technical solutions across the Engineering organization while providing strategic and people leadership to project management and engineering teams responsible for the development and execution of multi‑discipline capital programs from concept through initial production. You will ensure alignment to business platform strategies while driving safety, cost, schedule, and performance excellence across the portfolio.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities:
Lead technical solutions within the Engineering organization and provide leadership to project management teams responsible for project safety, scope, cost, spending forecast, and schedule across multi‑discipline capital programs.
Provide direct leadership to Project Leaders, Engineering Project Managers, and Engineers, with dual or dotted‑line leadership of Plant Engineering Managers and contract resources.
Foster an inclusive environment that attracts, develops, and retains top engineering and project management talent.
Direct project management, engineering, construction management, and cost control resources to support business platform strategies and annual capital investments.
Deploy managerial and technical leadership to maximize project management effectiveness and deliver strong business value.
Lead innovation, capital programs, and projects to improve safety, reliability, product quality, productivity, and capacity across manufacturing and co‑manufacturing networks.
Partner with Plant Managers and Operations leaders to establish strategic direction, priorities, and execution alignment.
Collaborate with equipment and material suppliers, engineering consultants, and installation contractors to deliver successful project outcomes.
Support enterprise‑wide coordination across business platforms through effective communication and governance.
Ingredients Required for Your Success:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required with a discipline in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
Minimum of ten years of practical experience in food manufacturing, packaging technologies, and project management.
Engineering leadership experience within Food and Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods, or regulated manufacturing environments governed by the Food and Drug Administration or United States Department of Agriculture.
Experience communicating technical requirements to non‑technical audiences.
Experience leading technical teams and managing capital programs in a multi‑site manufacturing organization.
Experience developing and managing capital budgets/projects of at least ten million dollars.
This position is located in Omaha NE, Chicago IL, select field locations or remote locations East of Denver, CO and within reasonable proximity (50 miles) to a major airport.
Travel is variable depending on project timing and averages 50%.
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Compensation
Pay Range:$135,000-$200,000
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.
