Packaging Engineer
Conagra Brands
Chicago, IL · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
Reporting to the Packaging Director, you will support the execution of packaging and commercialization projects in the Grocery and Snacks pilar, primarily focusing on cost savings initiatives. You will work on a broad range of packaging, product transition, supply chain, and business continuity initiatives, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver practical solutions that support multiple brands and manufacturing locations.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Lead and support transition projects involving packaging changes, supplier transitions, product updates, and manufacturing network changes.
Coordinate packaging activities across cross-functional teams including Operations, Procurement, Brand, Finance, Product Development, and Quality.
Support commercialization efforts to ensure packaging solutions are implemented successfully in manufacturing facilities.
Execute package evaluations, plant trials, and validation activities to support business initiatives.
Identify opportunities for packaging improvements, cost savings, risk reduction, and supply continuity.
Develop, maintain, and issue packaging specifications and technical documentation.
Analyze data and communicate project results, recommendations, and next steps to stakeholders.
Assist with troubleshooting packaging-related issues and support root cause investigations.
Maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners across North America.
Monitor packaging industry developments and emerging technologies that may benefit the business.
Support project planning efforts and maintain awareness of budget and timeline impacts.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of packaging development and project experience in consumer-packaged goods, manufacturing, packaging, commercialization, operations, or supply chain.
Understanding of packaging materials, packaging systems, manufacturing environments, or commercialization processes.
Strong project management and organizational skills with experience managing multiple priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams and communicating effectively with diverse audiences throughout the organization.
Understanding of business fundamentals and cost management principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Willingness to travel independently up to 30%
Physical Requirements
More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply: You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination. You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size. This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.
Days in Chicago office: 4
Relocation assistance is available for this role, if applicable.
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Compensation Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000
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.