Conagra Brands ยท 16 hours ago
Director Engineering Warehouse and Transportation
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$133K/yr - $197K/yr
10+ years expConagra Brands is a company with a rich heritage in food production, seeking a Director of Engineering for Warehouse and Transportation. The role involves leading a team to optimize warehouse automation and transportation strategies across the organization, ensuring effective project execution and alignment with operational goals.
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Responsibilities
Develop internal subject matter experts by building technical capability and mentoring
Lead the engineering design for warehouse automation including standardization of equipment and procedures and replicate these across the enterprise
Utilize technology, standard and emerging automation technologies as a lever to increase competitiveness and improve operational performance
Lead the team to develop Front-End-Loading packages (FEL's) that are complete and concise and reflect thorough due diligence to ensure project success. FEL packages include, but are not limited to:
Technology assessment and recommended solutions reflecting plant, Conagra, and industry best-in-class practices
Work with the engineering team to establish physical location, general arrangement placements, cost, schedule, risks, and startup requirements for projects including equipment / system performance criteria
Write detailed functional requirements
Review FEL packages or equivalent for accuracy, completeness, and operational effectiveness
Develop order of magnitude estimates to give the business a directional view of the initiative
Keep current on emerging technologies, latest automation and robotics technology, commercial applications, industry regulations and codes relevant to the warehouse operations
Trouble shooting and continuous improvement of existing systems
Lead warehouse system improvements
Stay connected to the industry and technology warehouse automation leaders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
10+ years' experience in warehouse engineering and automation system design
Subject Matter Expert in Warehouse Design and Automation
Experience developing and implementing automation/robotic solutions
Communicate technical requirements to non-technical audience
Technical analysis and problem-solving skills
Experience providing both tactical and strategic project leadership
Experience working collaboratively within a matrix organization
Ability to travel up to 50% travel
Position based in Chicago IL, Omaha NE, or select field locations
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
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Leadership Team
David Marberger
Executive Vice President & CFO
Carey Bartell
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Recent News
2026-01-07
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