Conagra Brands, Inc.

Continuous Improvement Manager, Connected Worker

Conagra Brands, Inc.$109K — $159K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 7+ years in product management, manufacturing technology, or related fields
  • Experience leading enterprise initiatives across functions
  • Proficient in translating business needs into technology solutions
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with frontline technology implementation and training
  • Preferred experience in manufacturing or consumer packaged goods environments

Responsibilities

  • Own the Connected Worker strategy and roadmap
  • Identify new use cases to enhance safety and productivity
  • Translate operational needs into digital solutions
  • Partner with various functions to implement connected tools
  • Build alignment among diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Serve as business owner for the Connected Worker platform
  • Establish governance processes for technology adoption
  • Define standards for mobile device usage and support
  • Collaborate with IT and vendors to enhance mobile adoption
  • Lead training strategy and develop materials for deployments
  • Conduct vendor reviews and prioritize enhancements
  • Benchmark best practices from external organizations
  • Plan enterprise deployments and ensure continuous adoption
  • Track user feedback and business impact for optimization

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans and mental wellbeing support
  • Bonuses, matching 401(k), and stock purchase plan
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules and paid-time off
  • Opportunities for volunteering and community engagement
Full Job Description
Reporting to the Sr. Director, Manufacturing Excellence, you will own the strategy, roadmap, governance, and value delivery for Conagra's Connected Worker ecosystem. You will connect business needs with technology solutions that improve frontline productivity, standard work, employee capability, and operational performance. You will lead the expansion of connected worker capabilities beyond digital documents through mobile enablement, training, change management, defect handling, device readiness, and future technology solutions that create measurable business value.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities
  • Own the Connected Worker strategy, multi-year roadmap, enhancement process, and prioritization across manufacturing sites.
  • Identify and evaluate new use cases that improve safety, quality, productivity, reliability, compliance, and employee experience.
  • Translate operational needs into scalable digital solutions, deployment plans, and measurable improvement opportunities.
  • Partner with Manufacturing Excellence, Operations, Maintenance, Environmental Health & Safety, Food Safety, Quality, Regulatory and Analytical, Sanitation, and other functions to embed connected worker tools into standard ways of working.
  • Build alignment across Plant Operations, Manufacturing Excellence, Information Technology, Digital Technology, Human Resources Technology, Procurement, vendors, and senior leaders.
  • Influence stakeholders across multiple functions and locations to resolve tradeoffs, establish ownership, and advance enterprise priorities.
  • Serve as the business owner for the Connected Worker platform and related frontline applications, including defect handling capabilities where applicable.
  • Establish and maintain governance processes for roadmap intake, standards, deployment, training, support, issue resolution, adoption, data quality, and value realization.
  • Define business requirements and standards for mobile device utilization, application readiness, refresh planning, and frontline user support.
  • Partner with Information Technology, Procurement, vendors, and plant teams to remove barriers and improve mobile technology adoption.
  • Lead Connected Worker training strategy and collaborate with plant champions, functional leaders, Human Resources, Learning, Information Technology, and vendors.
  • Develop scalable training materials, communications, standard work, and enablement plans that support deployments and platform enhancements.
  • Lead vendor business reviews, roadmap discussions, enhancement prioritization, and performance discussions.
  • Benchmark external organizations and industry practices to identify future technology opportunities and best practices.
  • Lead enterprise deployment planning and sustain adoption through continuous improvement activities.
  • Track adoption, training completion, user feedback, issue trends, and business impact to ensure value realization and continuous optimization.


Ingredients Required for Your Success
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Travel 25-50%, dependent on business needs
  • Seven or more years of experience in product management, manufacturing technology, digital transformation, operations, continuous improvement, training enablement, or related disciplines.
  • Experience leading enterprise initiatives across multiple functions, locations, and stakeholder groups.
  • Experience translating business needs into technology-enabled solutions, product roadmaps, deployment strategies, and business cases.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and influence skills with experience engaging frontline employees, operational leaders, functional partners, vendors, and senior leaders.
  • Experience supporting the adoption of frontline technology solutions, including training, change management, mobile device deployment, and support processes.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams to drive sustainable business results.
  • Preferred experience in manufacturing or consumer packaged goods environments.
  • Preferred experience with Connected Worker solutions, digital manufacturing platforms, mobile technologies, vendor management, or business process transformation initiatives.


Physical Requirements

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Compensation
Pay Range:$109,000-$159,000

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
November 2, 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


About Conagra Brands, Inc.

We’re ConAgra Foods. We make the food you love. We're passionate about sharing the love of food, stories of our people and the commitment we bring.

Conagra Brands, Inc. Careers

Join the vibrant team at Conagra Brands, Inc., a leader in the food industry, where innovation meets tradition. At Conagra, we are committed to building a dynamic and inclusive culture that fosters growth and leadership in the global marketplace.

Work You’ll Do

At Conagra Brands, Inc., you will be part of a team that is dedicated to making an impact on the food industry through continuous innovation and a commitment to quality. Our diverse team of professionals is driven by a passion for excellence and a desire to exceed consumer expectations.

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Whether you're looking for an entry-level position or a more experienced role, Conagra offers a range of job opportunities that can help propel your career to new heights. Our team is growing, and we are looking for individuals who are eager to bring their unique skills and perspectives to our company.

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Professional Growth and Development

Conagra Brands, Inc. is deeply invested in the professional growth of its employees. With access to comprehensive training and development programs, including leadership development and diversity training, our team members are equipped to thrive in their careers and contribute to the company’s success.

Benefits and Culture

Working at Conagra comes with a wealth of benefits that underscore our commitment to our employees’ well-being and professional growth. From competitive health benefits and retirement plans to flexible working conditions and wellness programs, we ensure that our team is supported both in and out of the workplace.

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Networking and Innovation

At Conagra Brands, Inc., networking and innovation are at the heart of our operations. We encourage our employees to engage in cross-departmental collaborations, fostering an environment where innovation can thrive. This approach not only enhances our product offerings but also ensures that our team members grow together, building a stronger, more cohesive company.

Embark on Your Career Journey with Conagra Brands, Inc.

Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities awaiting you at Conagra Brands, Inc. Bring your passion, your innovation, and your vision to our team, and help us continue to shape the future of the food industry. Join us in our mission to drive growth and innovation, while enjoying a culture that values diversity and leadership.

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Learn more about Conagra Brands, Inc.
Size
18,600 employees
Market Cap
$18.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.1 billion
5 Year Trend
+8.1%
Revenue
$11.5 billion
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