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Production ManagerCONAGRA • Darien, WI, US
Production Manager

Production Manager

CONAGRA • Darien, WI, US
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will lead a team of production supervisors and frontline employees to deliver safe, high-quality food products while meeting cost and efficiency goals. You'll be responsible for driving operational excellence across multiple departments, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee development.

Your Impact

  • Lead and coach production supervisors to meet daily, weekly, and monthly performance targets
  • Champion food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across all production areas
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Maintenance, Quality, and Human Resources to align on production goals and resolve issues
  • Monitor labor usage, ingredient consumption, and equipment performance to ensure cost-effective operations
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, and employee engagement
  • Ensure timely communication across shifts and departments to maintain alignment and accountability
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management in partnership with Human Resources
  • Promote a safe work environment through training, awareness, and enforcement of safety protocols
  • Maintain a clean and organized production floor that meets internal and external audit standards
  • Share key metrics with supervisors to encourage ownership and improvement

Your Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience managing production operations in a food manufacturing environment
  • At least 2 years of experience directly supervising multiple teams or departments
  • Demonstrated success in reducing production costs, improving throughput, or increasing labor efficiency
  • Hands-on experience with safety programs such as lock-out / tag-out, confined space entry, and PPE compliance
  • Proficient in using production data to identify trends, solve problems, and drive performance
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop leaders
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    Compensation :

    Pay Range : $81,000-$118,000

    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.

    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.

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