Lead and coach the 2nd shift production team at Conagra Brands’ Council Bluffs, IA plant, driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement across daily operations. Conagra is a major packaged food manufacturer behind brands like Marie Callender’s and Healthy Choice. Standout perks include a $63k–$93k salary range and relocation assistance, plus strong benefits and bonus potential.
- Relocation assistance available
- Bonus incentive opportunity
- 401(k) match and stock plan
Reporting to the Production Manager at our Council Bluffs, IA facility, local producers of Marie Callendar, Healthy Choice, Banquet products and more, you will lead and inspire a 2nd shift production team to elevate performance, strengthen processes, and create a strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. You will guide team members through daily operations, champion safe practices, and ensure that quality and productivity expectations are not only met but exceeded.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
- Monitor production performance to ensure quality, productivity, and cost targets are achieved.
- Evaluate team performance and foster growth by sharing clear, constructive feedback and coaching.
- Provide hands-on training that helps team members grow their skills and meet job expectations.
- Enforce plant policies, procedures, and regulations with fairness and consistency.
- Identify bottlenecks or issues in production processes and partner cross-functionally to resolve them.
- Ensure all required resources — materials, equipment, staffing — are in place to meet production schedules.
- Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture by supporting facility and company safety programs.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
- Bachelors degree plus 3 or more years of experience in a food manufacturing operations environment
- 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of educational requirements
- 3 or more years of supervisory experience
- Experience in a maintenance/mechanical environment
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and production loss
- Willingness to work weekends and shift schedules
Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.
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Compensation
Pay Range:$63,000-$93,000The 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.
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.