Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist - ZLA

Conagra Brands
Chicago, Omaha
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 82,000 - 120,000 annuallyFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Facilitation","Change leadership","Cross-functional influence","Coaching"]

Lead Operational Data Management tools and Focused Improvement execution across Conagra’s manufacturing network. Partner with multiple sites to identify systemic loss opportunities, standardize processes, analyze multi-site operational data, and drive cross-site technical projects for line performance, throughput variability, and labor optimization. Apply Lean/Six Sigma and DMAIC, statistical process control, and root-cause methods, while coaching site teams and aligning KPIs to enterprise goals.

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Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands
20 hours ago

Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist - ZLA

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Job Summary

Lead Operational Data Management tools and Focused Improvement execution across Conagra’s manufacturing network. Partner with multiple sites to identify systemic loss opportunities, standardize processes, analyze multi-site operational data, and drive cross-site technical projects for line performance, throughput variability, and labor optimization. Apply Lean/Six Sigma and DMAIC, statistical process control, and root-cause methods, while coaching site teams and aligning KPIs to enterprise goals.
Location: Chicago, Omaha
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Partner with manufacturing sites to identify systemic loss opportunities and execute Focused Improvement projects aligned with corporate objectives.
  • •Collaborate with plant teams to standardize processes and share best practices across the network.
  • •Analyze multi-site operational data to identify trends, chronic losses, and improvement opportunities.
  • •Lead Operational Data Management tools and cross-site technical projects for line performance, throughput variability, labor optimization, and operational efficiency.
  • •Coach site teams using improvement tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Loss Tree development, and root cause analysis to drive data-informed improvements.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 82,000 - 120,000 annually
Perks:Health Insurance401kEquityPaid LeaveParental LeaveLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
  • •5+ years of experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, industrial engineering, or operational excellence roles.
  • •Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Unified Problem Solving, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • •Proficiency with Power BI, Databricks, and advanced Microsoft Excel for analysis and visualization.
  • •Willingness to travel 70% or more to manufacturing facilities across the network.
Experience:5+ yearsManufacturingContinuous improvementIndustrial engineeringOperational excellence
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field
Skills:CommunicationFacilitationChange leadershipCross-functional influenceCoaching
Tech Stack:Power BIDatabricksMicrosoft Excel

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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