Job Summary

Do you have a taste for something big? If you're looking for the opportunity to reach your potential, consider Conagra Brands as your next career destination. Conagra Brands in Darien, WI a local supplier of Birds Eye products, is seeking qualified individuals. You will work on-site at one of Conagra's largest manufacturing facilities with over 800 employees, reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager. You will provide leadership to plant refrigeration department of 12 employees. You will oversee the maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations. You will eliminate all causes of failure and ensure full useful life along with daily maintenance completed by operating personnel. You will schedule maintenance, and installation to ensure production operations. You will inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.

Position Responsibilities

You will be responsible for plant facilities, utilities and operations to reduce downtime and assure peak plant efficiencies.You will participate in activities for ConAgra Performance System Planned Maintenance Pillar.You will prepare and operate within established maintenance operating budget and monitor departmental expenditures.You will complete the capital plan to include all engineering design and project management, working with both internal and external resources.You will be acquainted with local/state/federal environmental regulations and ensure compliance with all operational permits.You will oversee the completion of work through review of reports, frequent site inspections and conferences with operations and vendors regarding electrical & plumbing equipment, ammonia systems, HVAC systems, electric motors, ventilating fans, air conditioning and electrical control units.Position QualificationsBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical fieldAmmonia Experience and Utilities background3+ years of experience in food plant maintenance.You will have complete understanding of PLC and logic controls for high speed operating equipment.Prior experience using production environment SAP.Experience in project management and facilities administration with demonstrated ability to manage projects and personnel.Must have experience managing the construction of complex projects.You will lead teams and accomplish goals using several resources. Additional Job Description.

Physical Requirements

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are required to talk and hear. You are frequently required to stand and walk. You are occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. You must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. You will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Conagra Brands - Darien?

Excellent benefit packageUp to 10 paid Holidays per year401K and vacationEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany Store

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insuranceWealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase planGrowth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiencesBalance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

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. ​