Have a taste for something big? Launch your career at Conagra Brands, one of North America's leading branded food companies! Make an impact in a refuse-to-lose environment and come work for a company known for iconic brands: Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Angie's BOOMCHICKPOP, Chef Boyardee, Swiss Miss and more!
Why should you kick off your career with Conagra?
Professional development opportunities throughout your career
Network with and learn from our industry experts across the company
You don't have to stress about getting to your new city or where you're going to live. Relocation assistance provided as needed.
Health, Dental, and Vision benefits that start on Day One
Generous 401k company contribution + matching
Summer Hours. Offices close at 1 p.m. on Friday
Year-Round opportunities to give back to our communities, including Month of Service in April
Is the Supply Chain Development Program right for you?
Our Supply Chain Development Program (SCDP) is an accelerated training program for college graduates who have the desire to excel in today's fast-paced Supply Chain environment. We will enhance your Supply Chain skill set by providing exposure to our various facets of Supply Chain and experienced leaders within a diverse Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) organization at both the corporate and plant level.
This program is structured to last 36 months and will allow for consistent growth and individual development opportunities. You will rotate through three Supply Chain functions during your time in the program. These rotations will vary based on business needs and your career aspirations. At least one rotation in a plant will be required. Some of your potential rotations could be in, but not limited to:
Manufacturing
Owns reliability improvement for an assigned production line using reliability tools that the Associate will be trained on throughout the program
Develops the operating teams' technical understanding and mastery of process control.
Verifies the accuracy of the operating equipment efficiency data and works with line leads, maintenance leads and other plant leads to address gaps
Owns results and loss reduction, as well as capability for assigned production line.
Owns personal action plans that drive improvement for the plants
Manages production staff to attain production and quality goals (including hiring and disciplining)
Engineering
Communication and coordination with multiple stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Finance, EHS and RQI).
External interaction will include, however, is not limited to, equipment vendors, construction contractors, engineering services contractors, and co-manufacturing organizations
For projects of various sizes, develops Front-End-Loading packages (FEL's) that are complete, clear, concise, and reflecting thorough due diligence to ensure project success
May manage small projects independently
Participate and execute experiments in plant trials
Work to develop subject matter expertise of the packaging principals and operating systems for assigned areas
Quality
Owns workstreams that support plant goals related to quality and food safety. Tracks progress and leads related project work
Completes industry recognized certifications to support compliance at the facility (ConAgra Certified Sanitarian, PCQI, and HACCP)
Identifies quality/food safety problems on the production line and works to resolve them
Owns assigned compliance activities such as record review, product testing, leading quality/food safety training
Do you have what it takes?
Bachelor's degree in programs related to Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Food Science or Agriculture or a related program of study no later than June 2025 (January start dates available for December grads)
You desire to be a leader and grow within the Supply Chain function
You are able to relocate for a minimum of 1 year during the program. Location preferences are taken into consideration in addition to business needs.
You can travel up to 20%
We want you to bring your whole self to work and value diversity and inclusion:
Named a Best Place to Work multiple years by Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ+ One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by The Disability Equality Index
Top company for LatinX talent as named by Latino Leaders Magazine
Multi-Year honoree of Civic 50, recognizing the nation's 50 most civic-minded companies
Scholarship provider to Thurgood Marshall and Hispanic Scholarship Foundation
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation:
Pay Range:$59,000-$78,000
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.
