Plant Engineering Manager

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will develop and implement plant technical strategies focused on engineering projects and systems, guide vertical startup processes that support low‑loss production systems, and provide solutions to technical challenges that enhance production performance. You will manage the plant capital plan in partnership with Corporate Engineering, lead the Early Management Pillar, and oversee utilities to support safety, quality, sanitation, cost, and service objectives.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the capital plan and ensure alignment among Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Environmental, Operations, Maintenance, and Finance teams.
• Drive the Early Management Pillar and support capability development within pillar and cell teams.
• Oversee the Utilities team and ensure functionality, reliability, and compliance across all plant utility systems.
• Maintain the plant capital project list and partner with the Platform Engineering Director to secure resources such as Engineering Project Managers, Subject Matter Experts, and Start‑Up Managers.
• Support internal systems audits and provide project and technical guidance to plant and division partners.
• Partner with plant leadership to improve safety, quality, sanitation, labor relations, cost, and customer service through cross‑functional project teams.
• Coordinate work direction for mechanical and clerical activities within the maintenance department.
• Lead plant communication rhythm, including team meetings that promote performance, development, and alignment.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Five years of experience in Food Manufacturing; three years of training experience preferred.
• Experience in managing multi‑million‑dollar capital projects.
• Project management experience.
• Leadership skills to influence, guide, and partner across functions.
• Willingness to rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays as business needs require.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications.

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Compensation 

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.

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

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.