Director Productivity Programs

Overview

Reporting to the Vice President Network & Productivity Programs, you will identify, develop, and execute productivity and cost reduction initiatives that directly support enterprise supply chain targets. You will lead a cross‑functional team of managers, project leaders, and technical experts to build a strong project pipeline, drive governance excellence, and ensure delivery of measurable financial results.

• Identify and evaluate productivity and cost reduction initiatives across the supply chain.
• Support supply chain leadership in creating, evaluating, recommending, and executing productivity projects and in developing the long‑range strategic plan and annual operating plan.
• Partner with business leaders, Vice Presidents of Operations, and cross‑functional teams to develop a robust pipeline and secure alignment for program initiatives.
• Direct your team in managing project scope, planning, and implementation consistent with supply chain and business priorities.
• Operate the Conagra Cost Reduction Playbook across all business segments using common processes and metrics established by supply chain leadership.
• Partner with cross‑functional resources to define, track, and measure enterprise margin management programs.
• Drive high adoption of project chartering and governance standards within the productivity program.
• Guide the development of business cases to justify investment and ensure project efforts deliver intended benefits.
• Build and develop team talent; coach, guide, and direct resources, including responsibility for performance and salary reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Food Technology, Business Administration, or a related field;
  Master’s degree or Master of Business Administration preferred.
• 8+ years of experience with progressive responsibility across multiple supply chain or operations disciplines.
• Background in consumer packaged goods or food and beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Experience working effectively across diverse functions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Familiarity with project management concepts and the use of project management tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated skill in anticipating customer needs, managing ambiguity, and taking proactive action.
• Demonstrated skill in resolving conflict and providing decisive, respected leadership.
• Strong communication skills with both functional and technical partners through written and verbal formats, including presenting information in group settings.
• Strong judgment and creative problem‑solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Willingness to travel 25 to 30 percent of the time.

Pay Range:$133,000-$197,000

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.

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.