Business Unit Manager at CONAGRA

Reporting to the Operations Manager at our Fort Madison facility, local producers of Armour, Nalley, Van Camp’s, and Ranch Style, you will manage plant personnel and provide direction in operations area to produce the best quality product possible, at the least cost standards. Coordinate the availability of raw materials; ensure the functioning of production machinery is adequate to meet production demands. Develop, train and schedule necessary personnel to meet all production demands. Partner with HR for personnel issues, including interviews, hiring, evaluations, corrective counseling, and further training as required.

How Will You Affect Our Business?

• Responsible for food safety and quality.
• Oversee production line supervision to ensure product is produced according to company specifications and meet production, usage, and labor goals.
• Allocate labor to exceed Company standards.
• Oversee the cleanliness of the plant production areas.
• Assure compliance of OSHA regulations and corporate policies.
• Assure work force is trained in job requirements.
• Ensure flow of critical information to all levels and shifts of plant management.
• Monitor correct ingredient usage at plant standards while maintaining quality goals.
• Coordinate production requirements with maintenance and engineering to ensure plant goals are obtained.
• Promote continuous improvement in production process to improve safety, cost effectiveness, and product quality.
• Maintain a safe work environment for all employees.
• Assure safety awareness and training is provided by front-line supervisors.
• Support safety programs.
• Report ingredient usage and labor figures for proper costing and recall requirements.
• Share metrics with front-line supervisors to promote continuous improvement.
• This position will be responsible for providing direct oversight, administering discipline, and ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures across their respective teams.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• B. S. degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Biology, Industrial Management, or related field from a four-year college/university preferred
• 4+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the manufacturing/food industry or related field
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to internal and external customers
• Ability to solve complex issues and create standards
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to provide off-shift and weekend coverage as needed

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Compensation: 

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.