• Continuous Improvement Specialist

    Conagra Brands (Darien, WI)


    Job Summary

    Join our team at Conagra's Birds Eye Foods plant, where you'll report to the Continuous Improvement Manager and play a key role in driving performance through hands-on training and improvement initiatives. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about developing frontline manufacturing talent and enhancing operational excellence.

    You Will:

    + Lead the development and implementation of training tools including One Point Lessons (OPLs), Standardized Work (SETs), checklists, and playbooks.

    + Build and maintain a comprehensive training library to support employee development across all shifts.

    + Spend approximately 75% of your time on the production floor, coaching and training team members.

    + Own the documentation and sustainability of training programs, utilizing company learning management system software.

    + Collaborate with plant teams to identify and share manufacturing best practices.

    + Support Conagra Performance System (CPS) initiatives including Safety, Quality, 5S, Equipment Ownership, and Team Participation.

    + Monitor and report training metrics monthly; develop action plans to close performance gaps.

    + Partner with other plants and corporate teams to align training strategies and share success stories.

    You Have

    + High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.

    + 3+ years of experience in training and development

    + Strong background in manufacturing operations and frontline employee development.

    + Experience with project management and learning management systems (e.g., Alchemy or similar platforms).

     

    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.

    Compensation:

    Pay Range:$63,000-$93,000

     

    _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._

    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.