Report to the Plant Manager at our Kent manufacturing facility, you will lead the plant maintenance department. Responsible for repair, installation of machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations. You will schedule maintenance, and installation to ensure production operations. You will manage the maintenance and storeroom budgets, inspect operating machines and equipment, and review production, quality control, and maintenance reports to plan and modify maintenance activities.

How Will You Affect Our Business?

• Responsible for plant maintenance, including facilities and utilities, to reduce downtime and maintain plant efficiency.
• Work with the Engineering Manager on design projects and collaborate with vendors.
• Manage maintenance metrics and all activities for the Planned Maintenance Pillar under the Conagra Performance System.
• Prepare and implement the maintenance budget while monitoring expenses.
• Help with planning and cost estimates for annual and longer-term capital budgets.
• Implement the capital plan, according to regulations, to include all engineering design and project management, working with both internal and external resources.
• Establish criteria for assessing the quality of work performed by employees and contractors.
• Oversee maintenance, and repairs, and assess work quality.
• Inspect conditions of buildings and equipment, recommending improvements.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related technical field preferred, along with 5+ years of experience in food plant maintenance. Minimum of 7+ years of experience in food plant maintenance may be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• Experienced in using computer software applications such as CAD, Microsoft excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Word, PowerPoint, MS Project Management.
• Understanding of PLC and logic controls for high-speed operating equipment.
• Prior experience using production environment SAP.
• Experience in project and budget management and facilities administration
• Experience writing and updating processes along with project scheduling.
• Comprehensive information on construction processes, trade standards, building codes and regulations.

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Compensation: 

Annual Base Salary: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

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.