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Continuous Improvement SpecialistCONAGRA • Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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Continuous Improvement Specialist

CONAGRA
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    Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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    Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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About

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, you will help design sustainable systems, build operational standards, and lead strategic process improvements that elevate performance across the plant. You will embed consistency, strengthen operational discipline, and foster a culture of continuous improvement that drives long‑term success.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities
  • Create, implement, and promote standardized systems (centerlines, Clean/Inspect/Lube, defect handling, One-Point Lessons, SOPs) that support long‑term operational success.
  • Teach and coach plant teams on continuous improvement tools such as TPM, Lean Methodologies (yield, labor, efficiency), and Six Sigma principles
  • Lead structured problem‑solving activities using tools such as Base Condition Analysis, Why-Why, Fishbone Diagrams, Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act, Theory of Operations, and Chokepoint Analysis.
  • Standardize scrap categorization processes to strengthen visibility of yield loss.
  • Facilitate and own effective cross‑functional project meetings from scoping to validation, delivering measurable improvements in cost, yield, or throughput while maintaining accountability to timelines.
  • Train operators, leads, and supervisors on continuous improvement tools and standard work.
  • Support digital transformation initiatives to improve communication and action tracking.
  • Coach and correct gaps within the quality system (InfinityQS) and efficiency system (LEDS).
Ingredients Required for Your Success
  • Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience, or 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement roles.
  • SAP experience preferred
  • Experience in safety and quality within manufacturing environments.
  • Analytical proficiency in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc)
  • Skilled in translating technical problems into clear recommendations and documented standards.
  • Familiarity with digital tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or Planner.

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Compensation 

Pay Range:$63,000-$93,000

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.

  • Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Languages

  • English
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