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Conagra Brands · 2 months ago

Director Engineering Warehouse and Transportation

Chicago, Illinois

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$133K/yr - $197K/yr

10+ years exp

Conagra Brands is a leading food company known for its innovative approach and iconic brands. The Director of Engineering for Warehouse and Transportation will lead a team of engineers to optimize warehouse automation and transportation projects across the company's plants and warehouses, focusing on strategy development and project execution.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingLifestyle

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop internal subject matter experts by building technical capability and mentoring

Lead the engineering design for warehouse automation including standardization of equipment and procedures and replicate these across the enterprise

Utilize technology, standard and emerging automation technologies as a lever to increase competitiveness and improve operational performance

Lead the team to develop Front-End-Loading packages (FEL's) that are complete and concise and reflect thorough due diligence to ensure project success. FEL packages include, but are not limited to:

Technology assessment and recommended solutions reflecting plant, Conagra, and industry best-in-class practices

Work with the engineering team to establish physical location, general arrangement placements, cost, schedule, risks, and startup requirements for projects including equipment / system performance criteria

Write detailed functional requirements

Review FEL packages or equivalent for accuracy, completeness, and operational effectiveness

Develop order of magnitude estimates to give the business a directional view of the initiative

Keep current on emerging technologies, latest automation and robotics technology, commercial applications, industry regulations and codes relevant to the warehouse operations

Trouble shooting and continuous improvement of existing systems

Lead warehouse system improvements

Stay connected to the industry and technology warehouse automation leaders

Qualification

Warehouse EngineeringAutomation System DesignRobotic Solutions ImplementationTechnical AnalysisProject LeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborative Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

10+ years' experience in warehouse engineering and automation system design

Subject Matter Expert in Warehouse Design and Automation

Experience developing and implementing automation/robotic solutions

Communicate technical requirements to non-technical audience

Technical analysis and problem-solving skills

Experience providing both tactical and strategic project leadership

Experience working collaboratively within a matrix organization

Ability to travel up to 50% travel

Position based in Chicago IL, Omaha NE, or select field locations

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Company

Conagra Brands

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Conagra Brands is a packaged foods company that offers food products and a variety of other food items.

Founded in 1919

Chicago, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.conagrabrands.com/

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