Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will oversee the maintenance department, production lines, and facility systems to support safe, efficient operations. You will schedule work and personnel to meet production demands, maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and help achieve plant safety, reliability, and uptime goals while managing maintenance expenses.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

Plan and schedule maintenance team activities to meet production needs and control labor costs
Monitor downtime events and implement corrective actions to maintain operations
Track production line performance and identify mechanical or maintenance trends
Train, motivate, and direct team members to follow food safety, safety standards, and operational goals
Maintain cooperative working relationships with regulatory officials, including USDA representatives
Manage purchasing of maintenance supplies and repair parts with a focus on quality and cost control
Ensure machinery and equipment are maintained to support a safe work environment
Enforce plant safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and standards
Maintain equipment for efficient operation while operating within budget and regulatory requirements
Drive continuous improvement of maintenance team performance and production line efficiency
Own predictive and preventive maintenance programs, including oil analysis, vibration analysis, compressor analysis, and infrared thermography
Evaluate maintenance strategies and frequencies to optimize resources and maximize equipment reliability

Ingredients Required for Your Success

High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field preferred
5 or more years of maintenance and supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic principles
Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance systems
Strong leadership and team development skills
Experience managing budgets, labor, and maintenance-related expenses
Understanding of regulatory and safety compliance requirements in manufacturing environments
Experience with CMMS systems; SAP Plant Maintenance preferred

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply:
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.

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Compensation

Annual Base Salary: $81,000.00 - $100,000.00

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.