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Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist

ConAgra Foods


Job Location:

Council Bluffs, IA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 82000 - 120000
Posted: 10 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager at our Council Bluffs manufacturing facility producer of Marie Callenders and Healthy Choice products you will support plant operations by expanding the capabilities of the Conagra Performance System (CPS) to ensure delivery of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by identifying and prioritizing loss opportunities. You will lead the execution of processes to eliminate losses while developing strategies to improve organizational growth by reducing non-value-added activities and advancing a culture of continuous improvement.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
  • Lead CPS pillar ownership for the site including establishing strategic vision and executing tactical plans to deliver business goals.
  • Analyze Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data to identify prioritize and drive improvement initiatives.
  • Manage and lead small projects independently utilizing appropriate Conagra Performance System tools and methodologies.
  • Develop employee capabilities related to systems standards and technical understanding.
  • Foster a culture of technological transformation through implementation and enhancement of digital tools.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams across the facility to drive continuous improvement activities and measurable results.
  • Promote critical CPS concepts through daily coaching auditing and engagement throughout all plant areas.
  • Collaborate with enterprise and plant Continuous Improvement leaders to improve standards share best practices and reapply key learnings across the organization.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
  • Bachelors degree.
  • 5 years of manufacturing operations experience.
  • 5 years of experience in Total Productive Maintenance-based continuous improvement lean manufacturing Six Sigma and related process improvement systems.
  • 3 years of leadership experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI Power Apps Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Technical knowledge of manufacturing systems and equipment.
  • Demonstrated influential leadership collaboration and communication skills.
  • Experience developing both short-term and long-term plans that support strategic vision and tactical execution.
  • Experience utilizing data to identify opportunities solve problems and deliver measurable business results.
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

Pay Range:$82000-$120000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employees actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal Conagra employees 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 18000 person team across 40 locations you are empowered to reach your potential make an impact and own your career. Were 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.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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