Production Lead

The Production Lead directs employees in the kitchen and packaging areas to improve performance. Coordinate all activities required for a safe, efficient and quality operation across the production floor. Support production activities and Crew Lead as an important member of the on-floor leadership team. Work safely using processes that meet food safety and quality requirements. You would report to the Crew Lead, at the North Mankato, MN plant. You will be fully onsite.

Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

• Act in accordance and promote all safety requirements, setting an example for others to follow. Support fulfillment of all safety training and requirements.
• Support Crew Lead in overseeing all production, safety, and food quality efforts during the shift.
• Coordinate with Cell and Crew Leaders, daily production activities to meet production, changeover, sanitation standards, and employee support.
• Coordinate staff – SKU changes, breaks
• Help train best practices
• Provide feedback on employee performance (positive and constructive) to Crew Leads for documentation and communication.
• Help with sanitation operations to maintain a clean and food safe environment.
• Participate in CPS programs

Skills:

• To perform this job, you have knowledge of Microsoft, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), and related software.
• Experience in SAP

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be certified in all kitchen and packaging positions.
• Travel & Physical Demands
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. You can perform light physical activity as part of the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the responsibilities of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell with reasonable accommodation. You must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
• While performing the responsibilities of this Job, you are frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our Benefits:

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

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
• Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
• Balance: Paid-time off 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.