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Plant Continuous Improvement Manager

Conagra Brands · Darien, WI · $109,000–$159,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you get hourly team members engaged in improvement work?

What they are checking: Whether they can involve frontline workers so improvement becomes part of daily work.

Tell me about a time you used data to reduce non-value-added activity.

What they are checking: Whether they can find and eliminate waste with measurable results.

Tell me about an improvement project that delivered a big KPI gain.

What they are checking: Whether they can point to concrete, sustained results they led.

What would you do

A department leader says they don't have time for CI work. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can show how improvement saves time and earn commitment rather than forcing it.

How do you keep improvements from fading after the project ends?

What they are checking: Whether they build standards, ownership and follow-up so results last.

About the work

How would you coach site leaders across all the pillars of a performance system like the Conagra Performance System?

What they are checking: Whether they understand TPM-style pillar systems well enough to coach leaders rather than just run events.

Walk me through how you would run the Focused Improvement pillar at a plant.

What they are checking: Whether they know how to find losses, set priorities and run structured problem solving to remove them.

What does Autonomous Maintenance or Autonomous Manufacturing Development look like when it's working well?

What they are checking: Whether they can build operator ownership of equipment basics, not just hand out checklists.

How do you audit whether pillar practices are really being followed on the floor?

What they are checking: Whether they verify real behavior through audits and coaching, not reports alone.

How do you build a Continuous Skills Development program for operators and mechanics?

What they are checking: Whether they can identify skill gaps and close them systematically.

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The full job description

As published by Conagra Brands.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will support plant operations by expanding the capabilities of the Conagra Performance System and driving improvement in overall plant performance by identifying and executing opportunities for continuous improvement. You will lead processes to eliminate losses, reduce non value added activities, and strengthen organizational capability while partnering closely with plant leaders to engage hourly and salaried team members in structured process improvement efforts. A Taste of Your Responsibilities • Provide coaching and subject matter expertise to site leaders across all Conagra Performance System pillars. • Own multiple Conagra Performance System pillars, including Focused Improvement, Continuous Skills Development, and Autonomous Manufacturing Development. • Collaborate with cross functional partners within the site to drive continuous improvement activities and measurable results across all areas of the plant. • Coach teams to analyze data, prioritize improvement opportunities, apply problem solving tools, and implement sustainable, systemic solutions. • Lead the execution of improvement projects to deliver key performance indicators. • Promote critical Conagra Performance System concepts through daily coaching and auditing across all areas of the plant. • Foster a culture of technological transformation through the effective use and continuous improvement of digital tools. • Partner with Continuous Improvement leaders at the enterprise and plant levels to improve standards, share best practices, and reapply key learnings. Ingredients Required for Your Success • Bachelor's degree preferred • Seven or more years of plant based operations experience in food or consumer packaged goods manufacturing. • Seven or more years of experience with total productive maintenance based continuous improvement systems, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related methodologies. • Seven or more years of people leadership or management experience. • Experience working with production equipment and manufacturing systems. • Experience using business analysis to lead project management and implementation initiatives. 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 requirements below may apply: • 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. #LI-Onsite #LI-EB1 #LI-MSL Compensation 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 positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

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