Operations Manager (Pilot Plant)

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, engineering, pilot plant operations, or other Supply Chain functions.
• Experience supporting pilot plant, manufacturing, or product scale-up operations.
• Experience supporting new product commercialization and start-up procedures.
• Exposure to multiple Supply Chain disciplines including Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Research, Quality & Innovation.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, plant operations, and cost management.
• Knowledge of ingredient management, material planning, and production scheduling.
• Experience leading cross-functional commercialization and plant-based projects.
• Experience coordinating product trials, scale-up activities, and launch readiness.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience using SAP or similar systems to support manufacturing operations, inventory management, and material planning.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.
• You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.
• This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment.
• Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.
• You will be onsite 5 days per week.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $82,000 - $120,000. 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.

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