Maintenance Manager

Conagra Brands · Council Bluffs, IA

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Level: Manager
Team: Reliability
Base pay: $109k–$159k
Degree: Preferred
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: 10 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management reliability role at Conagra Brands (food & beverage) in Council Bluffs, IA.

They ask for: degree preferred
Tools it names: SAP, EHS / safety
Base pay: $109k–$159k

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in Iowa: typical posted base $109k–$159k. This one lists $109k–$159k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 7 reliability engineer openings in Iowa, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 499 other live reliability postings in the US.

Base pay: About 8% above similar roles
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Root cause 54%
Team leadership 28%
FMEA 26%
Automation 24%

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This plant: Conagra Brands in Council Bluffs

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Process Engineer · Process

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Responsibilities

◆Lead all plant maintenance activities, including general maintenance, electrical operations, and buildings and grounds maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and plant efficiency.
◆Develop and execute maintenance strategies that eliminate sources of equipment failure and extend asset life.
◆Schedule and prioritize repair, maintenance, and installation activities to support uninterrupted production operations.
◆Champion a culture of safety throughout the maintenance organization, including Lockout/Tagout, electrical safety, and other plant safety programs.
◆Establish, monitor, and improve maintenance department performance metrics.
◆Lead the Conagra Performance System Planned Maintenance Pillar and continuous improvement initiatives.
◆Develop, manage, and monitor maintenance, storeroom, and maintenance repair and operations budgets.
◆Support annual and long-range capital planning through cost estimates and project prioritization.
◆Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and operational permit requirements.
◆Direct building operations including maintenance, repairs, renovations, and facility improvement projects.
◆Establish quality standards and performance expectations for employees, contractors, and service providers.
◆Partner with cross-functional plant teams to improve operational performance and reliability.
◆Review maintenance, production, and quality data to identify trends and optimize maintenance activities.
◆Evaluate facility, equipment, and infrastructure conditions and recommend improvements to support business objectives.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

✓Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
✓Seven or more years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
✓Experience overseeing production maintenance, machine shop operations, industrial construction, and facilities administration.
✓Experience managing maintenance teams and achieving results through others.
✓Knowledge of programmable logic controllers and logic control systems supporting high-speed manufacturing equipment.
✓Strong project management experience with a track record of successfully leading large and complex capital projects.
✓Understanding of electrical and electronic principles and industrial maintenance systems.
✓Experience with computer-aided design software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
✓Experience with SAP in a manufacturing environment preferred.
✓Basic accounting and budget management knowledge preferred.
✓Knowledge of construction processes, trade practices, standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
✓Strong written and verbal communication skills with effective project planning and scheduling experience.
✓Experience collaborating with all levels of an organization and influencing cross-functional teams.
✓Strong administrative, organizational, and follow-up skills.

Physical

Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical

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Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will provide leadership, direction, and development for the plant maintenance team responsible for the repair, maintenance, and installation of equipment, machinery, facilities, and infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations. You will build a high-performing, safety-focused maintenance organization by coaching team members, establishing accountability, and driving continuous improvement across the department. You will lead equipment reliability strategies, reduce downtime, maximize asset utilization, and oversee capital projects, maintenance budgets, and facilities operations while partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve operational objectives and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

A Taste of Your

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You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.

You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.

This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.

Pay Range:$109,000-$159,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

•Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
•Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
•Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
•Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that p