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","Risk management","Communication","Stakeholder management"]

Oversee manufacturing engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring safety, scope development, cost estimates/forecasting, and on-time delivery within budget. Build detailed project plans (timelines, budgets, resources, risks), lead cross-functional teams across manufacturing, maintenance, operations, and QA, and coordinate with vendors and contractors. Track progress, mitigate risks, communicate milestones to stakeholders, and ensure compliance with USDA and FDA requirements.

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Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands
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Engineering Project Manager Manufacturing

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Job Summary

Oversee manufacturing engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring safety, scope development, cost estimates/forecasting, and on-time delivery within budget. Build detailed project plans (timelines, budgets, resources, risks), lead cross-functional teams across manufacturing, maintenance, operations, and QA, and coordinate with vendors and contractors. Track progress, mitigate risks, communicate milestones to stakeholders, and ensure compliance with USDA and FDA requirements.
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 project plans including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
  • •Coordinate cross-functional teams (manufacturing, maintenance, operations, and QA) and provide technical guidance.
  • •Partner with equipment vendors, construction contractors, and engineering service providers to support execution.
  • •Monitor progress, identify risks/issues, implement corrective actions, communicate status and milestones, and support commissioning/startup/operational handoff.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 109,000 - 159,000 annually
Perks:Health Insurance401kEquityPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical preferred).
  • •8+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years managing capital projects valued at $10 million or greater.
  • •Strong understanding of engineering principles, including utilities, maintenance, process safety management, and manufacturing in a regulated environment.
  • •Experience managing multiple projects across multiple plant locations.
  • •Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional stakeholder management, with strong project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management skills.
Experience:8+ yearsFood manufacturingPharmaceutical manufacturingConsumer packaged goodsCapital projectsRegulated environment
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering
Skills:LeadershipCross-functional collaborationRisk managementCommunicationStakeholder 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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