Plant Engineering Manager

Conagra Brands - Fayetteville, AR

Full-time - Mid Level

Fayetteville, AR

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Plant Engineering Manager at Conagra Brands is responsible for developing and implementing technical strategies for the plant, focusing on engineering projects, maintenance, and improvement programs. This role involves managing the plant's technical organization, overseeing expense budgets, and collaborating with various departments to achieve performance goals and ensure safety in operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant in establishing safety of all team members as the plant's first objective.
• Lead the development of the capital plan including engagement with related Plant and Corporate functions such as Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Environmental, Operations, Maintenance, Finance, and Operations.
• Collaborate with the Plant in setting delineated roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities consistent with the principles of CPS (CI).
• Foster a team-based methodology.
• Support the Plant in driving business literacy through education of business issues and concepts.
• Work with Platform Engineering Director to resource projects including Engineering Project Manager, Subject Matter Expert, and Start-up Manager roles.
• Assist Plant in delivering financial goals.
• Support the Plant in conducting internal systems audits.
• Provide direction and lead the EM Pillar Team in developing long and short-term plans and goals for the Plant.
• Participate on and lead project teams that improve safety, quality, labor relations, sanitation, costs, and customer service.
• Conduct team meetings for proper communications and development of teams.
• Coordinate mechanical and clerical activities in the maintenance department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in engineering within a manufacturing plant environment.
• Experience leading teams and advising other departments.
• Willingness to rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays as needed.