Manager Continuous Improvement - Technician Capability

Manager Continuous Improvement - Technician Capability Conagra Brands - 3.5 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $107,000 - $156,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave 401(k) matching Gym membership Qualifications Microsoft Excel Presentation software Maintenance SAP Materials Management Performance Improvement (PI) Microsoft Teams SharePoint Presentation creation Manufacturing maintenance Maintenance management Training & development Manufacturing Manufacturing company experience Implementing lean manufacturing processes Excel data analysis Full Job Description Location Chicago, Illinois, United States of America Category Supply Chain & Manufacturing Job Id Req-037778 Job Type Full time Office Remote Reporting to the Director, Reliability Center of Excellence (COE), you will lead and support the implementation and continuous improvement of enterprise maintenance systems, standards, and capabilities across manufacturing operations. You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance excellence, support work management and spare parts strategies, enable design‑for‑reliability for new capital equipment, and own the enterprise Maintenance Technician Capability Development Program. You will guide manufacturing sites in building and sustaining a formal technician capability framework, monitor progress and performance, identify skill gaps, and provide clear, data‑driven insights and recommendations to leadership. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Lead and support manufacturing sites to develop and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance plans and execution of work management. Complete maintenance assessments at manufacturing sites, identify opportunities, and lead the design and execution of improvement action plans. Own and maintain one or more enterprise maintenance systems or standards, including documentation, training, assessments, and KPI's. Lead or support maintenance readiness activities for new capital equipment and design‑for‑reliability efforts. Provide direction and guidance to the Reliability COE and the OLT regarding Technician Capability programs at manufacturing sites. Monitor performance, identify improvement opportunities, hold sites accountable, and lead improvement activities. Understand the current state of Technician Capability training programs at all manufacturing sites. Lead all manufacturing sites to implement and sustain Technician Capability program standards, systems, and best practices. Collaborate with manufacturing sites to understand Technician skill gaps and assist with improvement activities. Create and maintain Technician Capability program documentation, including standards, flow charts, and OPL's. Calculate and publish Technician Capability management program KPI's. Lead a monthly Technician Capability management meeting inclusive of all manufacturing sites. Plan and lead training events as necessary. Collaborate with external Technician Capability management partners, including Amatrol, SACA, and VOLT. Provide strategic guidance on training options including on‑site, local tech college, and on‑line delivery. Work with HR and Legal resources on training funding and grant opportunities. Provide support via TEAMS or on‑site as required. Serve as a thought and technology leader in Technician Capability management. Attend and actively participate in Reliability COE and Engineering meetings and events as required. Ingredients Required for Your Success Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience. 10+ years of experience in maintenance roles within a manufacturing environment. Maintenance management experience strongly preferred. Extensive manufacturing equipment and parts knowledge. Experience with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S. Extensive experience developing preventive and predictive maintenance plans. Experience with major predictive maintenance technologies. Experience implementing and managing Technician training programs. Experience working with Amatrol and SACA Technician training programs. Working knowledge of SAP for Work Management. Working knowledge of SAP for MRO storeroom and materials management. Advanced Excel skills for data analysis. Working knowledge of SharePoint and TEAMS. Proficiency using PowerPoint to create and deliver presentations. Comfortable training and presenting to groups of all sizes and organizational levels. Ability to travel. The typical requirement will be 50%, though it may occasionally necessitate up to 75% depending on project or support needs. Typical travel week will require travelling on Monday morning and returning home Thursday evening/night. Our team works from home on Fridays. Friday travel is not required unless there is a very unusual situation, which typically only happens once or twice a year #LI-PM2 #LI-MSL #

LI-Remote Compensation Pay Range:

$107,000-$156,000 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. Anticipated Close Date June 24, 2026 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.