Continuous Improvement Specialist

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our team in Hagerstown, MD.

As the CI Specialist, you will help advance the Hagerstown plant along its zero-loss journey. You will report to the Continuous Improvement Manager and partner with the Continuous Skill Development (CSD) pillar team by overseeing training plans, driving process optimization projects, and execution of action plans promoting a culture of operational excellence.

Position Responsibilities

• You will lead hand-on projects to improve processes, reduce waste, and improve yield through data-driven solutions.
• You will use Six Sigma Tools; Root Cause Analysis and Lean methodologies to identify and resolve systemic issues.
• You will design and implement targeted workstreams to close performance gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• You will support training programs in facility, including coordination of the development of a training plan when new equipment and processes are brought into the plant.
• You will oversee document control for the facility.
• You have the ability to work weekends and/or off-shift hours as required

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline required.
• 2 years of previous experience in continuous improvement.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous Project Management experience preferred.

Compensation: 

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.

Salary : $62,000 - $91,000