Engineering Project Manager Manufacturing

Conagra Brands
Omaha, Chicago
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 109,000 - 159,000 annuallyFunction: Program & Project Management (PMO)Experience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Cross-functional collaboration","Project planning","Stakeholder management","Risk management"]

Oversee engineering capital projects from conception through completion, managing safety, scope, cost estimates, forecasting, and schedules. Build project plans (timelines, budgets, resources, risks), lead cross-functional execution with manufacturing, maintenance, operations, and quality, and coordinate with vendors and contractors. Track progress, drive corrective actions, communicate milestones to stakeholders, ensure compliance with USDA/FDA requirements, and manage multiple projects across manufacturing locations.

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Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands
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Engineering Project Manager Manufacturing

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Job Summary

Oversee engineering capital projects from conception through completion, managing safety, scope, cost estimates, forecasting, and schedules. Build project plans (timelines, budgets, resources, risks), lead cross-functional execution with manufacturing, maintenance, operations, and quality, and coordinate with vendors and contractors. Track progress, drive corrective actions, communicate milestones to stakeholders, ensure compliance with USDA/FDA requirements, and manage multiple projects across manufacturing locations.
Location: Omaha, Chicago
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead and manage engineering projects, aligning on objectives and deliverables.
  • •Develop detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
  • •Coordinate cross-functional execution and provide technical guidance across manufacturing, maintenance, operations, and quality assurance.
  • •Partner with equipment vendors, construction contractors, and engineering service providers for project execution.
  • •Monitor progress, identify risks/issues, implement corrective actions, and communicate status, milestones, and updates to stakeholders.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 109,000 - 159,000 annually
Perks:Health Insurance401kEquityPaid LeaveParental LeaveLearning BudgetGym Membership

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical preferred).
  • •8+ years of engineering experience with 3+ years managing capital projects valued at $10M+.
  • •Strong technical understanding of engineering principles for utilities, maintenance, process safety management, and manufacturing processes in a regulated environment.
  • •Experience leading multiple projects across multiple plant locations and success managing cross-functional teams.
  • •Strong project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management skills with excellent stakeholder communication.
Experience:8+ yearsCapital projectsFood manufacturingPharmaceutical manufacturingConsumer packaged goodsRegulated environment
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical preferred)
Skills:LeadershipCross-functional collaborationProject planningStakeholder managementRisk management

Company Brief

Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands is a packaged food company that develops, manufactures, and markets branded grocery, frozen, and snacks products for retail and foodservice customers across North America. Its portfolio includes well-known household brands in meals, condiments, and desserts.
Industry: FMCG
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 1919
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