Manager Plant Continuous Improvement
Rivalia Chemical Co.
Rensselaer, IN, USA
USD 81k-118k / year + Equity
Posted on Mar 29, 2026
Reporting to the Plant Manager at our Rensselaer, Indiana manufacturing facility, you will support plant operations by expanding the capabilities of the Conagra Performance System and manage improvement in plant performance by identifying opportunities for improvement. You will lead the execution of processes to eliminate losses while developing strategies to improve organizational growth by reducing non‑value‑added activities and ensuring continuous improvement. Working with plant leadership, you will support a plant of 230 hourly and salaried team members in process improvement activities.
A Taste Of Your Responsibilities
Pay Range:$81,000-$118,000
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:
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.
A Taste Of Your Responsibilities
- Provide coaching and subject matter expertise to site leaders of all Conagra Performance System pillars
- Own multiple Conagra Performance System pillars, including Focused Improvement, Continuous Skills Development, and Autonomous Manufacturing Development
- Collaborate with functions across the site to drive continuous improvement activities and results
- Coach teams to analyze data, prioritize projects, use problem‑solving tools, and implement systemic solutions
- Lead the execution of projects designed to deliver Key Performance Indicators
- Promote Conagra Performance System concepts daily through coaching and auditing
- Foster technological transformation through the use and improvement of digital tools
- Engage with Continuous Improvement leaders at both enterprise and plant levels to improve standards, share best practices, and reapply key learnings
- Bachelor’s degree
- More than five years of manufacturing operations experience
- More than five years of experience with continuous improvement systems such as total productive maintenance, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma
- More than five years of management experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment
- Demonstrated influential leadership and effective communication skills
- Skilled at developing short‑term and long‑term plans for strategic and tactical execution
Pay Range:$81,000-$118,000
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
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.
