Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you'll analyze engineering opportunities, in packaging, that require the development of unique solutions. We are looking to find new, innovative, and modern technology (robotics, AI, automation) to deploy for these opportunities. You will travel to Conagra production sites to determine and design technical and business solutions for these projects that require capital investment. You will determine system requirement success criteria and select equipment that meets the best cost, schedule, and performance needs. Develop equipment standards, methods and design to meet required quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities:
- Improve manufacturing productivity through cost reductions by developing solid technical solutions unique to Conagra’s food manufacturing facilities/supply chain
- Develop/generate project scopes, RFQ’s (request for quotes) and bid package that utilize Conagra’s internal tools for various business case scenarios
- You will be required to interpret, develop, and issue technical specifications; provide recommendations based upon experience and relevant data
- Work to develop subject matter expertise of the packaging principals and operating systems for assigned areas
- Your work will involve coordination with multiple partners (e.g., Plant Operations, Corporate Engineering, Finance, EHS and R&D).
- External interaction will include, equipment vendors, construction contractors, engineering services contractors, and co-manufacturing organizations.
- Prepare and present technical reports to supervisor, both written and oral
- Capability to manage small projects independently
- Manage/participate and complete experiments in plant trials
- Keep current with latest food packaging technology and commercial applications
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical
- 5 years of practical experience in food, CPG or pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Technical understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment
- Analytical skills with business knowledge, problem solving and trouble shooting
- Experience using AutoCAD, or other modeling software
- We ask that you travel of up to 50%
- Remote locations Denver, CO and east and within reasonable proximity (50 miles) to a major airport
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Compensation:
Annual Base Salary: $79,000.00 - $115,000.00
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.
Anticipated Close Date:
November 29, 2024
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:
Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, our Company combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. Our portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Our iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, and Slim Jim, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera, offer choices for every occasion.
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.
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.
