Sr. Continuous Improvement Specialist - Lean Supply Chain

Conagra Brands
Chicago, Omaha
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 82,000 - 120,000 annuallyFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical skills","Communication","Facilitation","Stakeholder management","Executive presentation"]

Lead enterprise deployment and governance of the Lean Supply Chain Pillar within the Conagra Performance System. Partner with manufacturing sites and supply chain teams to eliminate losses and waste, strengthen standards and maturity, and drive measurable operational improvements. Apply Lean methodologies, loss analysis, root-cause problem solving, value stream techniques, and performance data to build scorecards and actionable insights. Coach teams, facilitate workshops, and support change management while integrating digital/Industry 4.0 capabilities.

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Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands
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Sr. Continuous Improvement Specialist - Lean Supply Chain

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Job Summary

Lead enterprise deployment and governance of the Lean Supply Chain Pillar within the Conagra Performance System. Partner with manufacturing sites and supply chain teams to eliminate losses and waste, strengthen standards and maturity, and drive measurable operational improvements. Apply Lean methodologies, loss analysis, root-cause problem solving, value stream techniques, and performance data to build scorecards and actionable insights. Coach teams, facilitate workshops, and support change management while integrating digital/Industry 4.0 capabilities.
Location: Chicago, Omaha
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support enterprise ownership, governance, standards, and maturity progression for the Lean Supply Chain Pillar.
  • •Align Lean Supply Chain initiatives with Manufacturing Excellence priorities across Conagra Performance System pillars and enterprise systems.
  • •Lead continuous improvement to reduce losses, eliminate waste, and improve operational performance.
  • •Use performance data, loss analysis, root cause problem solving, and value stream methodologies to identify opportunities and deliver measurable results.
  • •Facilitate workshops and coach site/platform teams; develop scorecards/KPI frameworks and communicate performance trends to senior leaders and stakeholders.
Travel: Extensive travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 82,000 - 120,000 annually
Perks:Health Insurance401kPaid LeaveParental LeaveLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Technology, Data Analytics, or related field.
  • •Minimum 5 years of experience in continuous improvement, Lean supply chain, manufacturing excellence, operational excellence, or related disciplines.
  • •Demonstrated success applying Lean methodologies, structured problem solving, and performance metrics to deliver measurable business results.
  • •Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint, with strong data visualization and performance reporting skills.
  • •Experience influencing cross-functional teams and driving adoption of enterprise standards, with Lean Six Sigma or equivalent preferred.
Experience:5+ yearsManufacturing excellenceOperational excellenceContinuous improvementLeanLean Six SigmaIndustry 4.0
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Technology, Data Analytics (or related field)
Skills:Analytical skillsCommunicationFacilitationStakeholder managementExecutive presentation
Certifications:Lean Six Sigma
Tech Stack:LeanLean Six SigmaMicrosoft ExcelPower BIPowerPointData visualizationPerformance reportingScorecardsKPI frameworksDigital manufacturingIndustry 4.0Smart manufacturingAdvanced analyticsArtificial intelligence-enabled analyticsPredictive analyticsConnected manufacturing technologiesAutomationPower PlatformERP systemsManufacturing execution systems (MES)

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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