Conagra Brands, Inc.

Manager Continuous Improvement - Predictive Maintenance

Conagra Brands, Inc.$109K — $159K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical engineering field or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years in maintenance roles in manufacturing, including 5+ years in a manager role
  • Extensive knowledge of manufacturing equipment and parts
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (TPM, Lean, Kaizen, 5S)
  • Deep experience in developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs
  • Familiarity with asset performance management systems for predictive maintenance
  • Proficient in predictive maintenance technologies; vibration certification preferred
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis
  • Experience using collaboration tools like SharePoint and Microsoft Teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and improvement of preventive and predictive maintenance plans
  • Conduct assessments of maintenance practices and create improvement plans
  • Own and manage maintenance systems or standards, including documentation and KPIs
  • Support site readiness for new capital equipment maintenance
  • Oversee predictive maintenance strategy and best practices across sites
  • Monitor performance, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement
  • Guide senior leadership on predictive maintenance performance and opportunities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness incentive program
  • Bonus incentive opportunity and matching 401(k)
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
  • Paid-time off, parental leave, and flexible work schedules
  • Mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
Full Job Description
Reporting to the Director, Reliability Center of Excellence, you will serve as a member of the Corporate Reliability Center of Excellence and lead the implementation and continuous improvement of maintenance systems, standards, and capabilities across the enterprise. You will guide manufacturing sites in preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, work management, and spare parts management, while supporting design for reliability and maintenance readiness for new capital equipment. You will own and lead predictive maintenance across all manufacturing sites, driving the development, execution, and sustainability of a formal program, monitoring performance, identifying gaps, and providing insight to senior leadership.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities
  • Lead and support manufacturing sites to develop and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance plans and work management execution
  • Conduct assessments of maintenance practices at manufacturing sites and lead development and execution of improvement action plans
  • Own and manage one or more maintenance systems or standards at the enterprise level, including documentation, training, assessments, and key performance indicators
  • Support site readiness activities for new capital equipment, ensuring maintenance preparedness
  • Lead predictive maintenance strategy and execution across all manufacturing sites, including implementation of standards, systems, and best practices
  • Monitor predictive maintenance performance, identify gaps, track key performance indicators, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Provide guidance and direction to the Reliability Center of Excellence and senior leadership regarding predictive maintenance performance and opportunities
  • Collaborate with sites to assess current predictive maintenance capabilities and support improvement initiatives
  • Develop and maintain predictive maintenance program documentation, including standards, flow charts, and one point lessons
  • Lead monthly predictive maintenance meetings with manufacturing sites, including agenda development, updates, and action tracking
  • Plan and deliver training programs across the organization
  • Partner with external predictive maintenance vendors and service providers
  • Provide remote and onsite support to manufacturing locations as needed
  • Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend investment opportunities to advance predictive maintenance capabilities
  • Participate in Reliability Center of Excellence and engineering meetings and events

Ingredients Required for Your Success
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical engineering field or equivalent experience
  • 10 or more years of experience in maintenance roles within a manufacturing environment, including 5 or more years in a maintenance manager role
  • Extensive knowledge of manufacturing equipment and parts
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Total Productive Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S
  • Deep experience developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs
  • Experience with asset performance management systems related to predictive maintenance
  • Experience with artificial intelligence assisted or driven predictive maintenance
  • Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, infrared, and oil analysis; vibration certification preferred
  • Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems for work management and materials management
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
  • Experience using collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
  • Experience creating presentations and delivering training to diverse audiences
  • 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.


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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
July 29, 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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