Operations Manager (Pilot Plant)

Conagra Brands
Omaha
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 82,000 - 120,000 annuallyFunction: Business OperationsExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Project leadership","Cross-functional collaboration","Resource optimization","Continuous improvement","Safety and quality mindset"]

Lead portfolio and program management for pilot plant commercialization and scale-up initiatives, using project management tools and stage-gate models to drive prioritization and execution. Serve as the primary R&D liaison for business teams, coordinating cost build-up, material readiness, launch metrics, and plant performance improvements. Partner cross-functionally across supply chain, plants, purchasing, quality, engineering, finance, and vendors to optimize resource utilization and support budgets, inventory availability, and safety compliance.

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Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands
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Operations Manager (Pilot Plant)

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Job Summary

Lead portfolio and program management for pilot plant commercialization and scale-up initiatives, using project management tools and stage-gate models to drive prioritization and execution. Serve as the primary R&D liaison for business teams, coordinating cost build-up, material readiness, launch metrics, and plant performance improvements. Partner cross-functionally across supply chain, plants, purchasing, quality, engineering, finance, and vendors to optimize resource utilization and support budgets, inventory availability, and safety compliance.
Location: Omaha
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Business Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as the primary R&D liaison to assigned business teams, supporting growth and KPI achievement for product categories and plants.
  • •Lead portfolio and program management processes using project management tools and stage-gate models to ensure prioritization and execution.
  • •Manage commercialization projects for new products and offerings, coordinating cost build-up, material readiness, scale-up activities, and launch metrics.
  • •Drive cost improvement initiatives and support plant performance enhancement to meet annual targets.
  • •Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures while partnering with internal teams and external suppliers, co-manufacturers, and equipment vendors.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 82,000 - 120,000 annually
Perks:Health Insurance401kEquityPaid LeaveParental LeaveGym MembershipWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED.
  • •3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, engineering, pilot plant operations, or other supply chain functions.
  • •Experience supporting pilot plant, manufacturing, or product scale-up operations.
  • •Experience supporting new product commercialization and start-up procedures.
  • •Exposure to multiple supply chain disciplines including Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Research, Quality & Innovation.
Experience:3+ yearsManufacturingSupply chainPilot plantProduct commercializationScale-up
Education:High School
Skills:Project leadershipCross-functional collaborationResource optimizationContinuous improvementSafety and quality mindset
Tech Stack:SAPStage gate modelsInventory managementMaterial planning

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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