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You will work on projects ranging from large-scale, chartered supply chain initiatives to short-term sourcing and manufacturing continuity efforts. You will lead complex projects and support technical initiatives within Research and Development and Supply Chain Engineering. You will be a key packaging resource supporting multiple platforms and will independently manage work while keeping stakeholders informed.\nThis role will be onsite at the corporate office with travel to manufacturing plants across the Conagra network.\nA Taste of Your Responsibilities\nLead technical delivery of short-term continuity projects independently while supporting high complexity technical projects\n\nDevelop ideas for cost savings, innovation, and quality improvements relevant to the business\n\nCollaborate with business and technical teams, as well as external partners and suppliers\n\nPlan, execute, and analyze plant, pilot plant, and lab trials independently\n\nPrepare and present technical results to leadership teams in both written and verbal formats\n\nReview, interpret, develop, and approve technical specifications\n\nServe as a subject matter expert in selected packaging technology platforms\n\nEstablish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers\n\nApply experimental design, performance specifications, and CQV design principles\n\nIdentify and troubleshoot complex manufacturing and packaging issues\n\nLead or participate in brainstorming and resource planning activities\n\nPartner with Enterprise Procurement on category requests for proposal\n\nBuild familiarity with fiscal and strategic plans\n\nContribute on cross-functional teams and understand project cost implications\n\nIngredients Required for Your Success\nBachelor’s degree in packaging, engineering, or related field\n\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in the packaging industry, preferably in consumer packaged goods\n\nStrong understanding of packaging materials, capabilities, and equipment\n\nKnowledge of government regulatory requirements related to food processing\n\nStrong collaboration skills with the ability to build cross-functional partnerships internally and externally\n\nStrong communication skills with the ability to present to senior leaders\n\nAdvanced analytical and logical problem-solving skills\n\nBasic understanding of food science and product interaction with packaging\n\nKnowledge of food safety, sanitary design, and equipment cleaning principles\n\nStrong understanding of package testing procedures\n\nStrong understanding of consumer-packaged goods manufacturing\n\nFinancial acumen to support profitability and interpret capital plans\n\nTeam-building mindset with a focus on mentoring and coaching\n\nAbility to travel up to 20% to 40% of the time as needed for projects\n\nPhysical Requirements\nMore information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply:\nYou may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.\nYou may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.\nThis is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.\nNumber of Days in Office: 4\n#LI-Hybrid\n#LI-MH1\n#LI-MSL\nCompensation\nPay Range:$82,000-$120,000The 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.\nOur Benefits\nWe care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:\nHealth: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement\n\nWealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan\n\nGrowth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement\n\nBalance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities\n\nOur Company\nAt 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®.\nOur 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.\nConagra 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. 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