The Process Engineer is a technical expert and takes process ownership over the line structure. They own the data and ensure the line is running at the designated centerline. They are responsible for ensuring changeovers are executed in a timely manner and help manage change within the cell.

Position Responsibilities

Leverages personal and contractor support to be a technical consult/expert/trainer for cell and operation team resources for applicable processes and systems.Owns Lines' Centerline (CL) Management SystemLead the process of identify CL points and standardsCoach the line team on CL execution and problem-solving skillsIdentify and prioritize losses elimination prioritiesOwns integrity of MES/downtime tracking System for the lineMust be willing and able to work in a culture built around continuous improvement and change.Utilize PowerPoint and Excel software programs to analyze data, create standards and training materialsConfers with other supervisors to help coordinate activities.Ability to effectively coach and train other employees. Act as a mentor to upskill and train new and developing employees.Responsible for coordinating start-up and training education for all improvement work.Leverages plant facilities, Maintenance Departments resources for all pertinent project improvement work requiring needed support or impacting their site accountability.Effectively coordinates Focused Improvement (FI) work for all appropriate plant personnel, team members, contractors, and vendors required to provide timely completion of improvement initiativesEffectively coordinate Autonomous Manufacturing Development (AMD) work for all appropriate plant personnel, team members, contractors, and vendors required to provide timely completion of improvement initiativesCommunicates effectively to all key stakeholders through multiple levels of organization with progress updates as needed for responsible improvement workUses appropriate documentation skills to formalize improvements and drive sustainment of project goals.Trains other team members on proper Focused Improvement tool utilization and execution.Capable of auditing effectiveness of FI tool utilization and keep resources focused for overall CPS phase as daily and weekly systemsOwns and drives assigned Daily Management systems assessment plan.Leverages appropriate CPS/FI tools for necessary data to support success criteria development.

Qualifications/ Education/Experience/Skills:

Education:

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field required

Experience:

Experience with continuous improvement projects preferredOperations and/or Operations Intern Experience preferred

Skills required:

Strong math skillsExcellent reasoning skills – ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and make conclusions.Strong interpersonal skills.Excellent communication skills with good listening skills.Familiarity with Continuous Improvement tools and statistical tools is a plusUnderstanding of manufacturing unit operationsStatistics, data modeling/analysis skills a plusExcellent written and verbal communication skills - both formal and informal including ability to communicate within all levels of the organizationStrong computer competency required - proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e.Word, Excel, etc.Exposure to SAP, PowerBI System is preferredAmbitious self-starter with ability to work with minimal directionFlexible and able to work well in a team environmentStrong problem-solving skillsComfortable in a fast paced, changing environmentComfortable working in manufacturing environment

Accountability:

Reports to Continuous Improvement Manager and will receive work direction from operations group in addition to Continuous Improvement department.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is 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. The employee must occasionally lift and/or 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. The employee will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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. ​