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Project Manager Manufacturing Engineering
Location
United States
Posted
29 days ago
Salary
$107K - $156K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Project Manager Manufacturing Engineering
Conagra Brands
Role Description Reporting to the Director of Engineering, as the Engineering Project Manager, Manufacturing you'll oversee engineering projects, with varying levels of complexity, from conception to completion. You'll manage all aspects of project safety, scope development, cost estimates, regular cost forecasts and schedule. We ask that you have a strong technical background, demonstrated through previous experience in the food, pharmaceutical or CPG industry, excellent project management skills, and the experience to lead cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. - Lead and manage engineering projects, ensuring agreement on our goals. - Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies. - Coordinate, collaborate and provide technical guidance to internal cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and quality assurance. - Externally, collaborate with equipment vendors, construction contractors and engineering services. - Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions. - Communicate project status, updates, and milestones to stakeholders. - Ensure compliance with industry standards, USDA/FDA regulations, and best practices. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the project team. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or 8 years of equivalent project leadership experience with increasing responsibility in the food, pharmaceutical or CPG industry. - 4+ years of direct project leadership experience with increasing responsibility. - 4+ years of food manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing or CPG manufacturing experience. - Experience with engineering project management, with a track record of delivering complex projects of at least $5 million. - Technical background and understanding of engineering principles and practices. - Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, at multiple plant locations. - This position is located in Omaha NE, Chicago IL, select field locations or remote locations east of Denver, CO and within reasonable proximity (50 miles) to a major airport. - Travel is variable depending on project timing and averages 50% (predominantly Monday – Friday). Requirements - Pay Range: $107,000-$156,000 - 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. Benefits - 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. Company Description 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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