Sr. Continuous Improvement Specialist Lean Supply Chain
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
- Support enterprise ownership governance standards and maturity progression of the Lean Supply Chain Pillar.
- Align Lean Supply Chain initiatives with Manufacturing Excellence priorities and integrate work across Conagra Performance System pillars and enterprise systems.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce losses eliminate waste and improve operational performance.
- Use performance data loss analysis root cause problem solving and value stream methodologies to identify opportunities and deliver measurable results.
- Facilitate workshops performance reviews and cross-functional improvement activities that improve productivity efficiency and service levels.
- Develop and maintain scorecards key performance indicator frameworks reporting tools and analytical solutions that support enterprise decision making.
- Translate complex manufacturing and supply chain data into actionable insights risks trends and recommendations.
- Integrate Lean Supply Chain principles with digital manufacturing capabilities data visualization automation and modern manufacturing technologies.
- Partner with operations engineering information technology and digital teams to implement scalable technology-enabled improvements.
- Identify opportunities to leverage advanced analytics artificial intelligence connected manufacturing technologies and digital tools to improve visibility and decision making.
- Coach site and platform teams on Lean Supply Chain standards methodologies and best practices.
- Support training workshops playbooks and leadership discussions that strengthen ownership and accountability.
- Lead change management efforts that drive adoption sustainment and continuous improvement of Lean systems and behaviors.
- Prepare and deliver presentations for senior leaders Operations Leadership Teams and enterprise stakeholders.
- Communicate performance trends strategic priorities and recommendations through clear fact-based storytelling.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Management Operations Management Business Industrial Technology Data Analytics or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Excellence Operational Excellence or related disciplines.
- Demonstrated success applying Lean methodologies structured problem solving and performance metrics to deliver measurable business results.
- Strong analytical communication facilitation stakeholder management and executive presentation skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Power BI PowerPoint data visualization and performance reporting tools.
- Experience influencing cross-functional teams leading initiatives without direct authority and driving adoption of enterprise standards.
- Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement credential preferred.
- Experience supporting multi-site Lean Supply Chain Conagra Performance System or Manufacturing Excellence deployments preferred.
- Experience leveraging digital manufacturing Industry 4.0 technologies smart manufacturing or advanced analytics to improve operational performance preferred.
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems manufacturing execution systems Power Platform Power BI artificial intelligence-enabled analytics predictive analytics and digital performance management systems preferred.
- Demonstrated strengths in change leadership capability building influencing collaboration strategic thinking systems thinking and executive communication.
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Compensation
Pay Range:$82000-$120000The 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.
Anticipated Close Date
October 16 2026Our 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
