Director Statistical Programming Jobs in Winnetka, IL

Reporting to the Director of Continuous Improvement, you will lead the execution of Statistical Process Control across Conagra Brands' manufacturing network. You'll translate enterprise Statistical Process Control strategy into practical, scalable site-level execution that reduces process variation, eliminates waste, and strengthens compliance with food safety, regulatory, customer, and consumer requirements. You'll serve as the primary deployment and change leader for Statistical Process Control, working directly with plant teams to embed SPC into daily management systems, line structures, and standard work to ensure adoption, sustainment, and measurable operational results.A Taste of Your ResponsibilitiesExecute the rollout of SPC methodologies, control plans, and digital tools across assigned manufacturing sites.Lead plant-level SPC pilots, validate effectiveness, and scale solutions across similar processes and product categories.Translate enterprise SPC standards into clear, practical site procedures and standard work.Ensure SPC is embedded into daily line structure routines, escalation processes, and performance reviews.Partner directly with site engineers, process experts, and operations leaders to build SPC capability.Deliver hands-on training, on-the-floor coaching, and structured problem-solving sessions to ensure practical application of SPC.Support operators and frontline leaders in interpreting control charts and executing defined SPC reaction plans.Reinforce change management through engagement, accountability, and sustained use of SPC tools.Partner with Industrial Engineering and site teams to analyze process variation, yield loss, and defect trends using SPC data.Facilitate structured root cause analysis using SPC data to stabilize processes and improve capability.Drive improvements in process capability indices, defect rates, and waste reduction through disciplined SPC execution.Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance, and the Conagra Performance System.Deploy and support SPC software, dashboards, and real-time monitoring tools in collaboration with Information Technology and Digital Operations.Ensure SPC data accuracy, chart integrity, and effective visualization for operator and leader decision-making.Use SPC data to enable predictive insights and proactive intervention at the line and process level.Ensure deployed SPC systems support food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, Global Food Safety Initiative, and customer standards.Support audits by maintaining SPC documentation, evidence of control, and continuous improvement records.Monitor SPC adoption and sustainability metrics, escalate gaps, and partner with sites to close them.Provide feedback to enterprise teams on SPC deployment lessons learned and improvement opportunities.Ingredients Required for Your SuccessBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Statistics, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.Seven or more years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or process engineering roles with direct Statistical Process Control implementation experience.Demonstrated success deploying Statistical Process Control at the plant level in a large, multi-site, regulated manufacturing environment.Experience working directly with operations, engineering, and quality teams in plant settings.Hands-on expertise with process control tools, including control charts, process capability analysis, measurement system analysis, and basic design of experiments.Experience using Statistical Process Control and analytics software such as Minitab, JMP, InfinityQS, or Power BI.Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance, or comparable continuous improvement systems.Strong execution and change leadership presence in manufacturing environments.Experience coaching operators, engineers, and leaders with varying levels of statistical knowledge.Clear, practical communication style that translates data into actionable insights.Consistent bias for action with disciplined follow-through.This position is located in Omaha NE, Chicago IL, select field locations or remote locations East of Denver, CO and within reasonable proximity (50 miles) to a major airportTravel up-to 75%#LI-Remote#LI-PM2#LI-MSLCompensation Pay Range:$107,000-$156,000The 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.Anticipated Close Date April 29, 2026Our BenefitsWe 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 reimbursementWealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase planGrowth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursementBalance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunitiesOur CompanyAt 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.