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Conagra Brands · 1 day ago

Project Manager Engineering Manufacturing

Conagra Brands is a leading food company with a commitment to innovation and inclusivity. As the Engineering Project Manager in Manufacturing, you will oversee engineering projects from conception to completion, managing safety, scope, and budgets while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and compliant project delivery.

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Responsibilities

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, you will 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

Qualification

Engineering PrinciplesFood Manufacturing ExperiencePharmaceutical Manufacturing ExperienceCPG Manufacturing ExperienceProject ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipTechnical GuidanceContinuous ImprovementCommunication Skills

Required

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 plants
This position is located in Omaha NE, Chicago IL, select field locations or remote locations Denver, CO and east and within reasonable proximity (50 miles) to a major airport
Travel is variable depending on project timing and averages 50% (predominantly Monday – Friday)

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans
Wellness incentive program
Mental wellbeing support
Fitness reimbursement
Bonus incentive opportunity
Matching 401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Career development opportunities
Employee resource groups
On-demand learning
Tuition reimbursement
Paid-time off
Parental leave
Flexible work-schedules
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.

H1B Sponsorship

Conagra Brands has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (15)
2024 (10)
2023 (12)
2022 (8)
2021 (9)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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David Marberger
Executive Vice President & CFO
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Carey Bartell
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
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