Transportation & Warehouse Engineering Manager

Conagra Brands

Transportation & Warehouse Engineering Manager managing engineering projects across distribution centers and optimizing warehouse processes. Leading initiatives for infrastructure improvement and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $109,000 - $159,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage engineering projects across distribution centers and plant-based warehouses
Develop warehouse process and infrastructure improvement strategies that maximize asset effectiveness
Maintain capital and repair and maintenance (R&M) spend within budget
Provide enterprise ownership and execution leadership for powered industrial equipment (PIT) and industrial racking systems across the manufacturing and distribution network
Partner closely with automation and operations teams to ensure facilities and equipment are automation-ready
Serve as a key member of the Transportation and Warehouse support team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s required with preference in Engineering or 10 years relevant experience
Minimum of seven years of industrial engineering or logistics and distribution engineering experience
Extensive experience with warehouse infrastructure and building systems, including material handling equipment (MHE), racking, dock equipment, and drop lots
Experience developing and delivering programs from concept through execution
Experience influencing outcomes in cross-functional teams and third-party relationships without direct reporting authority
Strong presentation and communication skills, including communicating analyses and recommendations to senior leadership
Experience driving programs and initiatives in matrixed organizations
Experience building strong internal and external relationships and holding individuals and vendors accountable
Background in inventory management, warehouse operations, or related supply chain functions that interface closely with distribution operations
Project management experience for capital projects up to five million dollars
Solid understanding of distribution operations and end-to-end supply chain management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare plans
Wellness incentive program
Mental wellbeing support
Fitness reimbursement
Bonus incentive opportunity
Matching 401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Career development opportunities
Employee resource groups
On-demand learning
Tuition reimbursement
Paid-time off
Parental leave
Flexible work-schedules
Volunteer opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

industrial engineeringlogistics engineeringwarehouse infrastructurematerial handling equipmentracking systemsdock equipmentproject managementsupply chain managementcapital project managementprocess improvement

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsinfluencing outcomesrelationship buildingleadershipcross-functional collaborationaccountabilityteamworkstrategic thinkingproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering