Manager Continuous Improvement - Technician Capability

Reporting to the Director, Reliability Center of Excellence (COE), you will lead and support the implementation and continuous improvement of enterprise maintenance systems, standards, and capabilities across manufacturing operations. You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance excellence, support work management and spare parts strategies, enable design‑for‑reliability for new capital equipment, and own the enterprise Maintenance Technician Capability Development Program. You will guide manufacturing sites in building and sustaining a formal technician capability framework, monitor progress and performance, identify skill gaps, and provide clear, data‑driven insights and recommendations to leadership. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Lead and support manufacturing sites to develop and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance plans and execution of work management. Complete maintenance assessments at manufacturing sites, identify opportunities, and lead the design and execution of improvement action plans. Own and maintain one or more enterprise maintenance systems or standards, including documentation, training, assessments, and KPI’s. Lead or support maintenance readiness activities for new capital equipment and design‑for‑reliability efforts. Provide direction and guidance to the Reliability COE and the OLT regarding Technician Capability programs at manufacturing sites. Monitor performance, identify improvement opportunities, hold sites accountable, and lead improvement activities. Understand the current state of Technician Capability training programs at all manufacturing sites. Lead all manufacturing sites to implement and sustain Technician Capability program standards, systems, and best practices. Collaborate with manufacturing sites to understand Technician skill gaps and assist with improvement activities. Create and maintain Technician Capability program documentation, including standards, flow charts, and OPL’s. Calculate and publish Technician Capability management program KPI’s. Lead a monthly Technician Capability management meeting inclusive of all manufacturing sites. Plan and lead training events as necessary. Collaborate with external Technician Capability management partners, including Amatrol, SACA, and VOLT. Provide strategic guidance on training options including on‑site, local tech college, and on‑line delivery. Work with HR and Legal resources on training funding and grant opportunities. Provide support via TEAMS or on‑site as required. Serve as a thought and technology leader in Technician Capability management. Attend and actively participate in Reliability COE and Engineering meetings and events as required. Ingredients Required for Your Success Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience. 10+ years of experience in maintenance roles within a manufacturing environment. Maintenance management experience strongly preferred. Extensive manufacturing equipment and parts knowledge. Experience with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S. Extensive experience developing preventive and predictive maintenance plans. Experience with major predictive maintenance technologies. Experience implementing and managing Technician training programs. Experience working with Amatrol and SACA Technician training programs. Working knowledge of SAP for Work Management. Working knowledge of SAP for MRO storeroom and materials management. Advanced Excel skills for data analysis. Working knowledge of SharePoint and TEAMS. Proficiency using PowerPoint to create and deliver presentations. Comfortable training and presenting to groups of all sizes and organizational levels. Ability to travel. The typical requirement will be 50%, though it may occasionally necessitate up to 75% depending on project or support needs. Typical travel week will require travelling on Monday morning and returning home Thursday evening/night. Our team works from home on Fridays. Friday travel is not required unless there is a very unusual situation, which typically only happens once or twice a year. Compensation Pay Range $109,000-$159,000 Our 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. Our Company 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. 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. 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. Anticipated Close Date July 28, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Conagra Brands