Sr Continuous Improvement Specialist - Troy, United States - Conagra Brands

Description

Job SummaryCoordinates Conagra Performance System (CPS) with Platform, Plant and CPS Leadership to drive sustainable processes and results.

Works with key leaders on pillar strategy, standard methods, auditing/assessment, pillar loss identification/analytics, and deployment of the right tools to attack losses.

Helps with pillar education, training and creation of a continuous learning environment for assigned area. Helps plants identify potential process implementation issues and develop plans to overcome. Works with resources in the use of best practices across the enterprise.


Position Responsibilities:
Implements focused continuous improvement processes and metrics to identify, understand, & eliminate losses, increase throughput, & deliver CCR targets.

Works with the Zero Loss Pillar to identify areas of waste / variation to help target & prioritize projects that will reduce operating costs.

Guides plant AMD teams to ensure standard practices, reapplication of improvements, calibration of approach and effectiveness of processes.

Ensures effective documentation & system ownership with the platforms for all standard practices in AMD.Provides leadership & coaching for AMD specialists necessary to help drive rapid results through AMD step progression as well as a variety of other improvement methods.

Ensures the development of internal resource capability within plantsActs as a key change agent for CI results achievement and glide path resultsLeads AMD pillar with strong collaboration and alignment to all pillars (PM, FI, CSD, ZLA, EHS, QM, EM), in coordination with platform operations and other pillar leader.

Helps drive operational reliability (OEE) through people development.
Responsible for best practice implementation of various AMD methods/tools across manufacturing platforms and sites.

Implement all Autonomous Maintenance best practices to ensure standardization and drive toward "zero loss culture".Promotes high performance culture and 100% true employee ownership.

Ensure programs and systems provide for maximum safety, quality, and productivity.
Guides plant AMD
teams to ensure standard practices, reapplication of improvements, and calibration of approach.
Ensures effective documentation & system ownership within the platform for all standard practices in AMD. Develops playbooks, OPLs, and overviews as needed.
Ensures resourcing and urgency in approach; while achieving effective results.

Ensures the development of internal resource capability within plantsPosition QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED equivalent required, BS degree preferred2+ years of plant / operations experience required, 3-5 years preferredProven record of driving improvement & solving problems.

Demonstrated experience in leading change & situational leadershipCredibility with Supply Chain Senior leadership & plant managers Outstanding conceptual/process skillsClear ability to relate to and motivate peopleExcellent presentation, coaching & communication skillsLikes being in plants and close to operationsGood project management skillsExperience in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerpointAbility to learn and use web development toolsOur Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insuranceWealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase planGrowth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiencesBalance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)

Our Company:
Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth.

Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Marie Callender's, Banquet, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Vlasic, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry.

For more information, visit 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.