Conagra Brands · 3 months ago
Project Manager Engineering Manufacturing
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $156K/yr
4+ years expConagra Brands is a company with a rich heritage in making great food, and they are seeking an Engineering Project Manager for Manufacturing. In this role, you will oversee engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while managing project safety and compliance with industry standards.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage engineering projects, ensuring agreement on our goals
Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies
Coordinate, collaborate and provide technical guidance to internal cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and quality assurance. Externally, you will collaborate with equipment vendors, construction contractors and engineering services
Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions
Communicate project status, updates, and milestones to stakeholders
Ensure compliance with industry standards, USDA/FDA regulations, and best practices
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the project team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or 8 years of equivalent project leadership experience with increasing responsibility in the food, pharmaceutical or CPG industry
4 + years of direct project leadership experience with increasing responsibility
4 + years of food manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing or CPG manufacturing experience
Experience with engineering project management, with a track record of delivering complex projects of at least $5 million
Technical background and understanding of engineering principles and practices
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, at multiple plants
This position is located in Omaha NE, Chicago IL, select field locations or remote locations Denver, CO and east and within reasonable proximity (50 miles) to a major airport
Travel is variable depending on project timing and averages 50% (predominantly Monday – Friday)
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Wellness incentive program
Mental wellbeing support
Fitness reimbursement
Bonus incentive opportunity
Matching 401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Career development opportunities
Employee resource groups
On-demand learning
Tuition reimbursement
Paid-time off
Parental leave
Flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
Volunteer opportunities
Company
Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands is a packaged foods company that offers food products and a variety of other food items.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
David Marberger
Executive Vice President & CFO
Carey Bartell
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Recent News
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