1991 - Manager Operations (Grade 21) at CONAGRA

Job Summary

Provide Operations support and effective project management for key business growth, brand maintenance and productivity improvement initiatives. As the Operations Lead and primary Supply Chain resource for assigned business teams, the position will ensure effective use of resources and communication of priorities across the Supply Chain functions for assigned businesses.

Position Responsibilities

• Operations Lead and primary supply chain contact to the business team.
• The incumbent’s primary accountabilities support the achievement of net sales, profit and Supply Chain cost/KPI achievement for assigned product categories and plants.
• Internal Contacts: Plants, Logistics, S&OP, Enterprise/division purchasing, RQ&I, Technology/Q.A., Engineering, Finance, Business teams – all levels in organization
• External Contacts: Material suppliers, Co-manufacturers, equipment vendors.
• Provide effective portfolio/program management process leadership to assigned product categories and plants. Ensure proper application of project management tools, stage/gate models and prioritization.
• Project management leadership of new product/offering commercialization projects for assigned product groups. Coordinate and support cost build-up, CIR development, material set-up/readiness, scale-up efforts and launch/post launch metrics.
• Project management for cost improvement efforts for assigned product groups, ensuring annual target achievement and steering team effectiveness. Participate/provide support to plant and other Supply Chain performance improvement efforts, as requested;
• Manage and drive business simplification efforts for assigned product groups – examples including Active SKU Management, packaging standardization, and component/specification consolidation. Work with business team to assess product offerings and ongoing effective use of Supply Chain resources;
• Provide business planning support (Strategic Plan, Operating Plan, Capital Planning) to assigned business teams and plant locations;
• Monitor Supply Chain KPI’s for assigned product groups, providing improvement plan support to plants/key Supply Chain functions; as requested;
• Support quality improvement strategies for assigned product groups;
• Other Supply Chain or business initiative support as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• B.S. degree required, preferably in Engineering, Business or Finance.
• 3-5 years minimum, previous experience in manufacturing, engineering (strongly preferred) and/or other Supply Chain functions.
• Exposure to multiple Supply Chain and other business disciplines (Purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, RQI, etc.) in previous positions or project work preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing unit operations;
• The position requires strong project and influence management skills to lead cross-functional project teams.
• Exposure to new product commercialization and start-up procedures;
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently;
• Strong problem solving aptitude;
• Influence management skills with the ability to manage cross-functional resources without direct reporting relationships;
• Excellent communication skills - both formal and informal with the ability to communicate within all levels of the organization;
• Possess continuous improvement mindset;
• Thorough understanding of Supply Chain cost structure. Able to interpret cost build-up, trends and ConAgra Foods financial statements;
• Highly collaborative leadership style with the ability to lead effectively and handle conflict in cross-functional integration role;
• Exposure to Supply Chain IT transaction systems and information flow;
• Scope/Dimensions:
• Low/High Complexity Projects
• Size and strategic importance of brands
• Size and number of plants supporting on operations side
• 20%-30% travel required

Compensation: 

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.