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Conagra Supply Chain Development Program (Engineering) in Hagerstown, Maryland
This job posting is an “Evergreen Requisition” designed to gather talent for current or future open positions. It Is a way for Conagra to expedite the hiring process when there is a need to fill that type of role. By applying to an Evergreen Requisition, you are expressing your interest in a particular job function within Conagra. Your application will be reviewed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist who may reach out to learn more about your career interests, and how that may best fit with Conagra. In addition to submitting your resume to an Evergreen Requisition, we encourage you to create a job search agent to be alerted when positions in your areas of interest become available.
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. 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 can relocate 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
Hourly Rate: $20-28
Our Intern Benefits:
As a Conagra intern, you get paid holidays, relocation and housing assistance. During your time with us, you’ll have access to learning and development live sessions, as well as tools like LinkedIn Learning. You will also travel to our Omaha campus for Intern Orientation as well as an End of Summer Celebration.
Our Company:
Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, our Company combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. Our portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Our iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, and Slim Jim, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera, offer choices for every occasion.
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2940510-1&h=2999397156&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.conagrabrands.com%2F&a=www.conagrabrands.com) .
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.