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Conagra Brands

Frozen foods and snacks producer

Engineering Project Manager Manufacturing

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required; Mechanical, Chemical, and Electrical engineering are preferred.
  • At least 8 years of engineering experience, including at least 3 years of capital project management experience managing projects valued at $10 million or greater.
  • Strong technical understanding of engineering principles and practices, including utilities, maintenance, process safety management, and manufacturing processes within a regulated environment.
  • Experience in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods environments is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success managing multiple projects across multiple plant locations.
  • Experience influencing and leading cross-functional teams.
  • Strong project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management capabilities.
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel approximately 50%, primarily Monday through Friday, based on project requirements.
  • The position may be based remotely east of Denver, Colorado, within reasonable proximity to a major airport.
  • Facility visits may require walking around facilities, climbing stairs or ladders, kneeling, performing repetitive tasks requiring hand-eye coordination, and lifting or carrying materials of varying weights and sizes. Facility conditions may include large moving equipment, high noise levels, and varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee engineering projects of varying complexity from conception to completion, managing safety, scope development, cost estimates, cost forecasting, and scheduling.
  • Lead and manage engineering projects while ensuring alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
  • Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
  • Coordinate, collaborate with, and provide technical guidance to internal cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, maintenance, operations, and quality assurance.
  • Partner with equipment vendors, construction contractors, and engineering service providers to support project execution.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions.
  • Communicate project status, key updates, risks, and milestones to stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, food safety requirements, and applicable regulatory expectations, including United States Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of innovation across project teams.
  • Manage multiple capital projects simultaneously across multiple manufacturing locations.
  • Support project commissioning, startup, and operational handoff activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience within food manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods environments.
  • Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering bachelor's degree specialization.

About the Company

Conagra Brands

Frozen foods and snacks producer

Conagra Brands is a major U.S. food company that makes, markets, and sells branded packaged foods. Its products span frozen meals, snacks, condiments, and pantry staples under well-known labels such as Birds Eye and Duncan Hines, distributed through retailers nationwide. The company creates and distributes these products through large-scale manufacturing and branding efforts, often coordinating multiple branded lines in grocery stores and mass retailers. It differentiates itself through a long history of strategic acquisitions that built a diverse portfolio of consumer brands, and by focusing on its branded foods after spinning off its Lamb Weston potato business. Conagra’s goal is to be a leading, widespread provider of convenient, high-quality branded foods, growing through its portfolio, scale, and acquisitions to reach more consumers and markets.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1919

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