Supply chain development manager job description

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?
Health, Dental, and Vision benefits that start on Day OneGenerous 401k company contribution + matching Year-Round opportunities to give back to our communities, including Month of Service in AprilProfessional development opportunities throughout your career Network with and learn from our industry experts across the company Summer Hours. Offices close at 1 p.m. on FridayYou don't have to stress about getting to your new city or where you're going to live. Relocation provided for those who live >50 miles from their new worksite.

Is the Supply Chain Development Program - Manufacturing 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 manufacturing environment. We will provide you with exposure to the various facets of Supply Chain within a diverse Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) organization. Your technical skill set will be enhanced by providing you exposure to experienced professionals and various manufacturing settings.

This program is structured to last 24-36 months and will allow for consistent growth and individual development opportunities. You will complete two distinct roles within one or more plant locations:

Your first rotation will be as a process lead for 12-18 months. You will own reliability improvement for an assigned production line and develop the operating teams' technical understanding and mastery of process control. You can also expect to:
Verify the accuracy of the operating equipment efficiency data and work with line leads, maintenance leads and other plant leads to address gaps Support continuous improvement goals in safety, quality, cost, and customer service Develop implementation plans and standards and/or lead the planning and implementation for one or more critical improvement processes

Your second rotation will be a promotion to line lead. You will manage production staff to attain production and quality goals while owning results and loss reduction. You will own personal action plans to drive improvement for the plants. You can also expect to:
Identify problems or bottlenecks in production processes and resolve issues Ensure production resources are available as needed to maintain production schedules Assure products meet and/or exceed the requirements specified by our internal and/or external customers, including government regulations

You have the option to participate in a third rotation of your choosing:
Plant Supply Chain: Warehousing, Procurement, PlanningQuality/SanitationEngineering (if degree specific)

Please Note: The location on this posting says Indianapolis, IN but there are more locations available!

Do you have what it takes?
You will complete your Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or a related program of study no later than June 2023 (January start dates available for December grads) You desire to be a leader and grow within the Supply Chain function You have the flexibility to relocate You can travel up to 20%You have proven leadership abilities (i.e. collaboration, influencing & problem solving skills) You possess strong financial aptitude (i.e. budget management, cost driver understanding)

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, you are regularly required to talk and hear, and stand and walk. You are 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. You 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. You 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.

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 IndexTop company for LatinX talent as named by Latino Leaders MagazineMulti-Year honoree of Civic 50, recognizing the nation's 50 most civic-minded companies Scholarship provider to Thurgood Marshall and Hispanic Scholarship Foundation

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye , Marie Callender's , Banquet , Healthy Choice , Slim Jim , Reddi-wip , and Vlasic , and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP , Duke's , Earth Balance , Gardein , and Frontera .
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit 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.

USA, Louisville, KY

USA, Columbia, SC, USA, Decatur, AL, USA, LaFayette, GA, USA, Selmer, TN

**Job Posting Title**

Supply Chain Development Program

**The Challenge**

The Supply Chain Development Program (SCDP) is a two-year program designed to develop you into a future supply chain leader. The role provides exposure to leadership, education/training and mentorship while gaining exposure to a variety of disciplines such as shop operations, lean manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, process improvement, advanced manufacturing, global supply chain management, quality/supplier quality, fulfillment, sourcing/procurement, distribution and materials management. The experience gained during the rotational assignments will position the SCDP member for accelerated career growth.

Rotational assignments take place in one of our five manufacturing locations: Louisville, KY; Decatur, AL; Lafayette, GA; Selmer, TN; Camden, SC. The majority are located at our headquarters in Louisville, KY. Relocation assistance will be provided during each move, if assignment locations vary between rotations.

**What you will Do**

· Successfully complete four (4) six-month rotational assignments in different areas of the supply chain organization, beginning January 2023 or July 2023.

· Cultivate depth in: shop operations, lean manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, process improvement, advanced manufacturing, global supply chain management, quality/supplier quality, fulfillment, sourcing/procurement, distribution and materials management.

· Lead teams, partner across a variety of organizations and develop technical depth.

· Have a strong understanding and competence of working in a union environment.

· Lead cross functional teams, develop project plans and execute against them, develop problem solving skills.

· Ability to hit the ground running and make lasting changes.

· Participate in and complete classroom based leadership and functional training as well as online training curriculum.

· Successfully complete training and Capstone project.

· GE Appliances will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

**What you need to Succeed**

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing or completion of a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations Management (or related),. Accepted Degrees: Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, Civil, Plastics Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management, or related degree

• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, at the time of graduation.

• Prior internship or co-op experience in supply chain or manufacturing.

• Related degree completion achieved between May 2022 and May 2023.

• Must be willing to relocate within the southeastern U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for supply chain and/or manufacturing.

• Analytical approach to problem solving.

• Demonstrated leadership experience.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Two or more rotations of co-op experience with GE Appliances.

Working Conditions

· Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots, face shields, face masks, cut sleeves and hardhats.

· This role may require frequent walking in a manufacturing plant environment, or bending, lifting or climbing.

· Travel may be required: up to 25%, dependent on role assignment.

· Hours & Weekends: Working off-shift and weekends may be required.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

REQNUMBER: REQ-12507-OTHLOC-GEA-5FUSA-5FJP-2DLa-20Fayette

Under the supervision of the Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Compliance, performs functions and maintains records related to the company's employee development activities, including resource planning, workload analysis and team maintenance. Provides daily guidance and supervision for Learning and Development Analyst, coordinates directly with operational leaders and other internal customers in addition to external vendors, and creates and presents topical material to address employees' needs.
Responsibilities

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

+ This position will partner with the Supply Chain leaders to assess current and future training needs and institute training plans for new, existing, and future employees to ensure a world class workforce.

+ This includes, but is not limited to, managing training growth, creating, and fostering training partner relationships, establishing traditional and blended learning solutions, monitoring training KPIs, and defining procedural aspects related to technical training.

+ Owns, optimizes, and manages learning and development operations, including demand analysis, resources, adjunct faculty strategy, delivery management, content creation and evolution, communications, evaluation, reporting, deployment technologies, and vendor relationships.

+ Serves as a strategic leader as a member of the Supply Chain team to translate the Company's strategic plan into development experiences and learning asset.

+ Builds, manages, and leverages relationships with operational leaders, Company talent and business units to ensure needs are being met, and in most cases exceeding expectations.

+ Conducts competency assessments with Supply Chain stakeholders and operational professionals, determine gaps in curriculum/programs, and create/manage curriculum strategy for the Company.

+ Actively participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to meet training objectives.

+ Partner with third-party vendors to deliver training on new and existing processes and competencies.

+ Establish standard work and best practices that can be leveraged across the business.

+ Proactively and routinely inform management of training status, gaps, and options to close training gaps.

+ Develop and coordinate the on-boarding process.

+ Assure compliance with training documentation procedures and supply chain personnel training records.

+ Manages resources to ensure the effective delivery of curriculum, programs, and processes.

+ Evolves and expands the curriculum, leveraging best practices and future-focused innovations to: Develops and oversees the analysis of learner feedback and other data to promote continuous improvement of development solutions, consistently moving development to the next level.

+ Executes with strong project management skills, including monitoring activities and managing against milestones, knowing what to prioritize and why, knowing who to keep informed, why, and how often, and knowing when to escalate.

+ Leads with excellence and foster a high-performing team in virtual environments; develops any direct reports through advocacy, coaching, mentoring, and training.

+ Supports employee development initiatives and programs that align with one's sense of purpose and strengths.

+ Actively partners with Talent Management and People Operations teammates to leverage learning assets for global use and provides leading-edge development for the modern learner.

+ Contributes to additional Supply Chain, Talent Management and People Operations Initiatives aligned with individual strengths and goals as opportunities present.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required. Use the guide below to determine education and experience for this position.

+ Bachelor's degree in training and development, human resources development, education, organizational psychology, or related field.

+ Minimum ten (10) years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ MBA or other advanced degree in training and development, human resources development, education, organizational psychology, or related field.

+ Knowledge of DoD supply chain practices and policies.

+ Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and how they apply to federal contractor supply chain operations.

Other Requirements:

+ Travel up to 25%.

+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

+ Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Skills:

+ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, professional services environment.

+ Sound leadership skills, with experience leading people.

+ Strong strategic and critical thinking to identify interdependencies between issues, data, and outcomes; clear understanding of how moving pieces come together to build the big picture.

+ Established track record for taking a consultative approach to designing and delivering innovative learning programs with measurable business results that meet stakeholder needs.

+ Go-to resource for adult learning theories, leading-edge instructional design methods, performance consulting, communications and change management.

+ Significant program management experience in successfully planning, managing, and delivering multiple, concurrent, and complex work streams in a matrixed organization with aggressive timelines.

+ Outstanding interpersonal skills that build relationships at all levels across the organization with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build consensus.

+ Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and present data-driven insights and trends.

+ Proven ability to communicate ideas and insights in person, virtually, and in writing, succinctly and with impact, understanding what is relevant vs. what is "noise" to the audience.

+ Strong command of Microsoft Office skills and ability to produce deliverables that carry a "stamp of excellence."

+ In Excel, aggregate data, complete complex analysis, and display results visually.

+ In PowerPoint, translate data into insights and tell a logically structured, succinct, and compelling story tailored to your audience; make clear and easily actionable asks.

+ In Word, create clear, concise, professional written communications with a user-friendly layout that's conducive to cognition.

Core Competencies for Success:

+ Demonstrated experience driving training and development solutions to meet business operations and growth through innovation and the use of technology.

+ Experience leading complex, major change initiatives.

+ Ability to develop, cultivate, and manage relationships with corporate business partners while driving excellence for all service.

+ A track record of solving complex problems, assessing risk, and providing leadership during transitional times.

+ Skilled in working collaboratively across the enterprise in a senior leader role.

+ Experience building, leading, and mentoring high performance direct reports, while empowering, motivating, and encouraging the team to continuously improve while creating a feeling of strong camaraderie and mission achievement.

+ Passionate trusted partner to the People Operations and Corporate leadership team.

+ Proven record of being a consummate team player who leads by example.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability the ability to interact professionally with senior leaders and present concise briefings that lead to optimum decision making.

+ Strong professional independence and uncompromising professional ethics and integrity.

Benefits

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and other ancillary plans.

+ Time Off

Paid Time Off

+ (PTO), Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty.

Nationwide Salary Range: The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for all statewide locations across the United States. Salaries paid are subject to the conditions of the job including, but not limited to, the physical worksite location.

+ $68,000 - 115,000

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.