Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our largest food manufacturing plant located in Russellville, Arkansas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to lead a large team at a large food manufacturing facility.

As the Operations Manager at Conagra's largest manufacturing plant, you will lead a dynamic team of approximately 500 employees, driving the daily operations of frozen food production. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment, meeting all production goals and supporting continuous improvement, safety, and quality initiatives.

What you'll do:

• Implement plant-specific mission to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with corporate goals.

• Direct and oversee all production leaders and their daily responsibilities.

• Drive employee engagement, training, and development to achieve manufacturing, quality, safety, and productivity goals.

• Communicate results and action plans to all employees and managers, and temporarily fill the role of Plant Manager if needed.

• Collaborate with production planning, materials management, and finance to optimize scheduled attainment, customer service, and capital budget execution.

• Partner with Human Resources to address employee issues, initiate cost-saving measures, and ensure all operations meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree required

• 7+ years food manufacturing experience in a management role.

• Experience in a large, high-speed food manufacturing environment that operates 24/7. The scope of work and size of the facility are significant.

• Computer application skills, basic mathematical, statistical, and financial skills, and TPM experience.

• We require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.

Physical Demands:

• Work in a manufacturing environment with hot or cold areas, slippery surfaces, and the need to climb ladders and stairs. Exposure to all food allergens.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional days off and paid holidays. Check out our 401k plan too! Conagra will match 100% up to the first 6% of pay you save. We will also provide a 3% non-elective contribution to your account regardless of your participation ( that's 9%)! Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.

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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.

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