Maintenance Team Lead

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role will lead the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department on 2nd shift at our Marshall, Missouri facility. You'll be the go-to person for keeping our production lines running smoothly, ensuring equipment reliability, and creating a safe and efficient work environment. From scheduling preventive maintenance to coaching your team and collaborating across departments, you'll play a key role in driving uptime, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Lead and schedule maintenance activities to meet production demands while optimizing labor and minimizing overtime.
• Champion preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including oil analysis, vibration monitoring, and thermography.
• Monitor equipment performance and production line efficiency, identifying trends and prioritizing repairs and improvements.
• Foster a culture of safety and teamwork, ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and our internal safety standards.
• Collaborate with United States Department of Agriculture officials and ensure all maintenance activities align with regulatory requirements.
• Manage departmental budgets, control parts and labor costs, and oversee purchasing of supplies and repair parts.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance technicians.
• Support capital projects and engineering initiatives with maintenance expertise.
• Promote continuous improvement in equipment reliability and team performance.

• High school diploma or General Educational Development required; a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• At least 1 year of direct supervisory experience leading maintenance teams or technicians.
• Proven ability to read and interpret technical documents including blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing preventive maintenance programs.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Proficient in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Comfortable writing clear and concise reports, maintenance procedures, and job descriptions.
• Comfortable performing basic calculations and apply concepts of algebra and geometry in practical settings.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in environments with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• CAD or drafting experience is a plus

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Compensation: 

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.