Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $63,000.00 - $93,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Wellness Program
Mental wellbeing support
Fitness Reimbursement
Bonus incentive opportunity
Matching 401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Flexible work schedules
Job Description
Conagra Brands is a leading packaged foods company with a storied heritage of delivering high-quality, innovative products beloved by consumers across the United States and beyond. As a trusted name in the food industry, Conagra Brands boasts an extensive portfolio of iconic brands including Birds Eye, Slim Jim, and Reddi-Wip, and operates over 40 locations, employing more than 18,000 dedicated professionals. The company thrives on a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and impact, empowering its employees to grow, make meaningful contributions, and drive the success of its diverse product lines. With a focus on sustainability and community engagement, Conagra Brands is... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Food, or Biological Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of experience in process technology or process engineering
- familiarity with process documentation including process flow sheets, piping and instrumentation diagrams, mass and energy balances, and process control strategies
- willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time
- ability to work in pilot plant and production environments with exposure to loud noise, heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions and all food allergens
- ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- comfortable climbing stairs or ladders and moving safely around machinery
- ability to drive company or rental vehicle as needed
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Food, or Biological Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of related experience with process technology, process engineering or related industry experience
- familiarity with process documentation including process flow sheets, piping and instrumentation diagrams, mass and energy balances, and process control strategies
- excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- knowledge of project management principles and practices
- collaborative mindset with experience working across multiple functions
- proven leadership capabilities in interpersonal, team, and organizational settings
- structured problem-solving expertise, preferably with Six Sigma or similar methodologies
- ability to exercise technical judgment and prioritize effectively
- experience operating in a deliverables-driven environment
- competence in anticipating risks and implementing mitigation strategies
- background in partnering with external vendors and suppliers
- strong understanding of design of experiment (DOE) methodologies
- proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Job Duties
- Learn and apply the methodology of product/process/package development (MOPD)
- develop and define manufacturing processes that meet consumer and marketplace requirements for new products while achieving process, quality, and cost objectives
- define the physical, chemical, and biological transformations required to produce new food products
- execute bench-top and pilot plant testing to develop prototypes and validate hypotheses
- review and analyze experimental results to provide process recommendations and prepare findings for leadership presentations
- provide technical support in manufacturing facilities as needed
- maintain accurate and complete records and distill them into intellectual property documentation
- monitor consumer trends and emerging needs within the food industry
- demonstrate flexibility in learning and applying new approaches to work
- assist in providing technical leadership on projects as required
- travel approximately 25% of the time, with peak travel reaching 40% as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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