Process Engineer - Food Manufacturing Plant
Conagra Brands · Henning, IL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $64k–$95k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 27 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Conagra Brands (food & beverage) in Henning, IL.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Base pay
- $64k–$95k
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About the role
Responsibilities
- ◆Own Daily Management Systems for the Business Unit, including creation, deployment, and sustainment of standards
- ◆Apply technical knowledge of equipment functionality to improve reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- ◆Develop employee capability related to systems, standards, and technical understanding
- ◆Foster a culture of technological transformation through use, adoption, and improvement of digital tools
- ◆Analyze data across Key Performance Indicators to identify, prioritize, and track improvement initiatives
- ◆Lead small groups through structured problem solving using defined methodologies
- ◆Manage small projects independently using appropriate tools within the Conagra Performance System
- ◆Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other partners
- ◆Lead capital project initiatives within the Business Unit
- ◆Provide direct oversight of assigned team members, administer discipline, and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures
- ◆Perform other duties as required
Ingredients Required for Your Success
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, and PowerPoint
- ✓Technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment
- ✓Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and effective communication skills
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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 Business Unit Leader, you will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement at our Henning, IL production plant, home to PAM cooking spray. Within the Business Unit, you will lead Daily Management Systems, improve equipment reliability, advance digital tools, and develop team capability. You will partner across functions to analyze performance, prioritize improvements, lead structured problem solving, and deliver small projects and capital initiatives that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
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:$64,000-$95,000
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 positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.