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Our employees bring the spirit of the ConAgra Foods promise to life every day.
It’s our people, brands and ideas that keep us a step ahead of the competition.
ConAgra Foods is one of North America’s largest packaged food companies, but we’re more than that. We’re more
than 36,000 individuals, each with a story to tell. We’re a family, and together we grow, learn, discover and innovate.
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new ways to solve problems.
There is nothing like winning
in the marketplace together.
Tim N., Consumer Foods
Brand Director
You may be familiar with Banquet®, Chef Boyardee®, Healthy Choice®, Hunt’s®,
Marie Callender’s®, Orville Redenbacher’s®, PAM®, Peter Pan®, Reddi-wip® and more, plus
food sold under private brand labels in grocery, convenience, mass merchandise, club and
drug stores. Our food can be found in 99 percent of America’s households.* Our balanced
portfolio includes popular consumer brands, the largest private brand packaged food
business in North America, and a strong foodservice business that supplies frozen potato
and sweet potato products as well as other vegetable, spice, bakery and grain products to
a variety of well-known restaurants, foodservice operators and commercial customers.
*Source: IRI TUS Multi Outlet 52wks ending July 7, 2013
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Imagination is key as we continuously think of new ways to do
our job better no matter where we sit within ConAgra Foods.
We rely on collaboration to lead to new ways of thinking.
That’s why we use industry-leading insights to help us generate
best-in-class ideas, creating innovative twists for classic
brands we all love. We focus on high-impact,
sustainable innovation that leverages breakthrough
platforms backed by strong consumer insights and
shopper marketing excellence.
Our Operating Principles
1 Simplicity
Stripping away the unnecessary to focus
on the things that will help us grow.
2 Accountability
Taking responsibility for our parts
of the business as though we
owned the whole business.
3 Collaboration
4 Imagination
Knowing we are more valuable as a team
and that we all have a responsibility to
bring out the best in each other.
Consistently thinking of new ways to do
our job better no matter where we sit
within ConAgra Foods.
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One thing that is extremely evident about ConAgra Foods is that the
people who work here really care about helping you succeed. From
meeting with my mentors to networking at summits and trainings,
I felt as though I had all the support that I needed to reach all of
my career goals — and that the sky is the limit for me.
Nicole D., Manager of Production, graduate of the
Manufacturing Development Program
We have locations across the United States and in strategic international
markets. Check out the map of our domestic headquarters and sales locations.
Please note this map does not include manufacturing plant locations or the
locations of our recent private brands acquisition.
Kennewick, Wash.
Corporate Office
Overland Park, Kan.
Eagle, Idaho
Corporate Office
Omaha, Neb.
Headquarters
Lakeville, Minn.
Naperville, Ill.
Corporate Office
Bloomington, Minn.
Minneapolis, Minn.
Downers Grove, Ill.
Corporate Office
Financial Highlights
Grew net sales to approximately $18 billion, while becoming
the largest private brand food company in North America.
Grew household penetration by 2 percent within
one year, which means our food can now be
found in 99 percent of America’s households.
Walker, Mich.
Troy, Ohio
Mason, Ohio
Training Top 125 winner for
excellence in employer-sponsored
training and development programs
Training Magazine, 2013
Foxborough, Mass.
America’s 100 Best
Adoption-Friendly Workplaces
Baltimore, Md.
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption®,
2012 (fifth consecutive year)
Charlotte, N.C.
100 Best Corporate Citizens
Anaheim, Calif.
St. Louis, Mo.
Corporate Office
Pleasanton, Calif.
Bentonville, Ark.
2012
Tampa, Fla.
San Antonio, Texas
We also have international sales offices in Canada, Colombia, Mexico, India,
Egypt, South Africa, China, Kuwait, Qatar, Panama, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia,
Singapore, Japan and United Arab Emirates (UAE).
I’ve really enjoyed the diversity of my career assignments at
ConAgra Foods. From Sales to Category Leadership to currently
Shopper Insights, I’ve consistently known that a strong work ethic,
creativity and results are rewarded, and I take pride in my
contribution to our company goals.
CR Magazine (formerly Corporate Responsibility
Officer Magazine), 2012 (third consecutive year)
Research, Quality & Innovation team voted
R&D Team of the Year for large organizations
FoodProcessing.com, 2012
2013 Products of the Year:
Healthy Choice® Baked Entrées
Consumer Survey of Product Innovation, 2013
2012 Products of the Year: Healthy Choice®
Top Chef inspired Café Steamers™ and
Orville Redenbacher’s® Pop Up Bowl™
Consumer Survey of Product Innovation, 2012
Carmen B., Shopper Insights Director
Our Purpose
We deliver everyday
food in extraordinary ways.
David Ogilvy Gold Award for excellence
in advertising research for Slim Jim®
“Man Medicine” campaign in the Packaged
Foods category; PAM® captured a silver
award in the Multicultural category for
its “Food Freedom” campaign
Advertising Research Foundation, 2013
The Hub Top 20 for shopper
marketing excellence
The Hub Magazine, 2012 (fourth consecutive year)
Employee Experience
Learning & Development
Culture at ConAgra Foods
We are passionate about making the food you love even better. Food you turn
to every day, food you count on as part of your life. Through all of this, we live
and breathe our operating principles of simplicity, accountability, collaboration
and imagination. These key principles have helped us to build a strong culture
dedicated to working smarter.
We nurture a progressive spirit — seeking opportunities for improvement at
every turn, discovering breakthrough ideas and leading in an ever-changing
environment. You’ll have the opportunity to work with top-tier talent and be
supported in architecting your own career.
We understand the importance of recognizing talent, which is why we’ve
created the ConAgra Foods Extraordinary Every Day employee recognition
program. Our employees create business outcomes every day that positively
impact the company and improve people’s lives. This program allows us to
recognize results and reinforce behaviors that are
aligned with our culture and represent how we
interact with each other in pursuit of our business
goals. All employees and interns are eligible.
More than 13,000 employees received more
than 52,500 awards from their peers through
our new e2 recognition program, launched in FY11.
At ConAgra Foods, we place a high value on leadership qualities because
we are all leaders in our positions. We look for leaders who can embrace our
“ways we win” principles as key ingredients to success. When leaders teach
and trust, push for personal excellence, constructively challenge, see the
big picture and think two steps ahead, they lead themselves, others and
the business to succeed.
Damita B.,
Senior Organizational Development Analyst
Gary Rodkin, CEO
In FY13, 10,612 employees were promoted or transferred into
new positions. We invest in our employees to help them grow and succeed
through development and formalized training programs. Learning and
development is an essential part of our workday.
In FY13, ConAgra Foods employees completed more than 366,000
hours of learning. More than 9,600 different learning and development
opportunities are available via instructors, online resources and blended
learning approaches.
Development opportunities include:
ConAgra Foods University, with its functional academies and online
learning courses
Professional career planning and development tools
Experiential learning through challenging developmental assignments
and on-the-job training
Use of a team of cross-functional, certified coaches and mentors to assist
with professional growth
iNourish is an employee development program designed to enhance a best
places to work culture and to build the skills and talents of our employees.
Leadership
As an Employee Resource Network
(ERN) member, the Leadership &
Development training I received was
one of the most valuable sessions
allowing everyone to share the
value of cultural differences.
We’re working hard to create a culture of
trust with a passion for winning and enabling
people to make an impact at all levels.
I think the company has done a nice job in not only defining our vision
or strategy, but also defining the behaviors that will give us the best chance
of executing against that strategy. It also builds a culture that we all feel
energized by. How we interact with our peers, our subordinates, with our
supervisors, etc., that’s what drives our culture.
Doug L., Senior Vice President, Finance
The best thing about working
at ConAgra Foods, other than
being part of a great company
that makes awesome food,
is the people I get to meet.
Maya R.,
Financial Analyst
Our Lofthouse® Pink Frosted Sugar Cookie
is the No. 1 selling frosted sugar cookie.
What stands out at ConAgra Foods
is the people. In my daily job functions,
I interact with different departments in
assisting with IT needs. This interaction
has allowed me to learn different aspects
of the business and meet great people
who are passionate about what they do.
James J., IT Associate Business Systems Analyst
27 consumer brands are
No. 1 or No. 2 in their category.
We offer 167 meals
for $3 or less.
Internships
We have internship opportunities
available at locations across the
country including:
Alton, Ill.
American Falls, Idaho
Archbold, Ohio
Bentonville, Ark.
Boardman, Ore.
Colton, Calif.
Columbus, Ohio
Commerce City, Colo.
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cranbury, N.J.
Decatur, Ala.
Downers Grove, Ill.
Eagle, Idaho
Fremont, Neb.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Hastings, Minn.
Humboldt, Tenn.
Indianapolis, Ind.
Kennewick, Wash.
Lakeville, Minn.
Lincoln, Neb.
Macon, Ga.
Marshall, Mo.
Memphis, Tenn.
Menomonie, Wis.
Milton, Pa.
Minneapolis, Minn.
Naperville, Ill.
Newport, Tenn.
Omaha, Neb.
Overland Park, Kan.
Quincy, Mich.
Rensselaer, Ind.
Richland, Wash.
Saginaw, Texas
Sherman, Texas
St. Louis, Mo.
Sylvester, Ga.
Trenton, Mo.
Troy, Ohio
Waterloo, Iowa
Locations are subject to change.
Specialized internship
programs are available in:
Brand Management
ConAgra Mills
Enterprise Business Services
Finance
Human Resources
Information Technology
International
Lamb Weston
Operations
Research, Quality & Innovation
Sales
Supply Chain
To learn more about these programs,
please refer to the program detail
guide in the back of this brochure.
It’s more than just
a job —
it’s an experience
!
There’s a reason we were voted one of the Top 40
undergraduate internship programs in the
country by Bloomberg Businessweek. An internship
at ConAgra Foods is not only an opportunity to work for
a Fortune 500 company — it’s also an awesome way for
us to bring in new and fresh ideas that can truly impact
our business.
Our interns are exposed to all aspects of the packaged
foods industry and leading-edge technologies, and
they have a voice in important decision-making.
With an internship at ConAgra Foods, there is always
the potential to transition into a full-time position after
graduation. In 2012, we offered 64 percent of our
eligible interns a full-time opportunity.
Features We Provide
ERN
housing & intern
RELOCATION AWARENESS
We offer campus university
housing as well as off-site
housing assistance. Each
intern is given a personalized
Web page to browse through
housing options.
All interns are encouraged
to take advantage of the
opportunities within our
Employee Resource Networks
(ERNs). Representatives from
the ERNs are available to all
interns who want to learn
more about our six networks.
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LEADERS
Throughout the
year, the senior
leadership team
members who report
directly to CEO Gary
Rodkin will meet with
interns to share experiences
and lessons learned.
social
ACTIVITIES
To ensure interns have the opportunity to get to
know one another during their internship, we
schedule fun and laid-back activities. Some of
the activities include: a trip to the Men’s College
Baseball Championships, UNO Move-In Day
lunch, an Intern Welcome BBQ and a trip to
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo, just to name a few.
recognition
BRUNCH
At the end of the summer, we have a
recognition brunch to present each intern with
a certificate of completion and congratulate
everyone. We share lessons learned and
business objectives and wrap up the
day with a fun and relaxing outing.
My summer internship was a great
experience — rewarding on so many levels.
Not only because I was challenged each day
with my project, but also because of the
ways I was able to get involved in the
community. I particularly enjoyed The Open
Door Mission volunteer event because I
was able to see the impact my few hours
of service had on the efforts to feed
Omaha’s homeless population.
Kristina F.,
Associate Procurement Specialist
Interning is similar to dating — you have the opportunity to experience the real world for three months and fall
in love! I knew ConAgra Foods had everything I was looking for in a prospective company in just 12 weeks — the
opportunity to develop and grow, flexible work schedules and phenomenal people who encouraged and pushed my
limits. I know ConAgra Foods takes interns’ recommendations seriously because I am here full-time now and have
had the opportunity to see some of those recommendations implemented.
Patricia R., Sr. Human Resources Generalist
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Since 1993, ConAgra Foods and the ConAgra
Foods Foundation have donated more than
$50 million and 328 million pounds of food
to support programs dedicated to helping
end child hunger in America.
Awarded for Quality
Achievement by the
Safe Quality Food
Institute (SQFI).
Projects submitted as part of our 2013 Sustainable
Development Awards conserved 646 million gallons
of water, which is equivalent to 1,025 Olympic-sized
swimming pools worth of water.
Expanded our child
advertising commitments
through the Children’s
Food and Beverage
Advertising Initiative.
For the second
consecutive year,
ConAgra Foods was
named to the Dow Jones
Sustainability Index (DJSI)
North America and, for
the first time, to the
DJSI World Index.
Chris O’Donnell joined the fight against child
hunger in the U.S. by serving as the national
spokesperson for the ConAgra Foods Foundation
Hunger-Free Summer program to help ensure
children have access to nutritious meals year round.
Completed construction of our state-of-the-art
sweet potato processing facility in Delhi, La.,
the first frozen manufacturing plant in the world
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to earn LEED Platinum certification from the
U.S. Green Building Council.
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Slim Jim and Forgotten
Harvest won the Gold Edison
Award for recognition in
rescuing food, benefiting
the community and the
environment.
Seventeen ConAgra Foods facilities have reached a major
environmental milestone: diverting more than 95 percent
of solid waste from landfills through reuse and recycling.
These facilities —representing nearly 75 percent of total
waste generation — help the company divert more than
91 percent of all waste from landfills.
Listed on
The Civic 50
by Bloomberg
Businessweek and
Businessweek.com
in 2012.
Nineteen ConAgra Foods
brands participated in the
Child Hunger Ends Here
campaign, with a yearlong
goal of donating the
monetary equivalent
of 3 million meals.
Since Oct. 2009, 1,878
participants have lost
9,391 pounds in our
Choose to Lose with ConAgra
Foods wellness program.
Employees volunteered
nearly 7,000 hours to
help end child hunger
during ConAgra Foods’
Week of Service.
ConAgra Foods
was listed on the
Carbon Disclosure
Project’s (CDP’s) Carbon
Disclosure Leadership
Index, 2012.
Our Corporate Citizenship Philosophy
Another reason to feel good
about the food you love.
The people of ConAgra Foods create
everyday food in extraordinary ways.
That means making food that’s delicious,
safe, nutritious and convenient, while
collaborating with others like farmers,
suppliers, customers and people who
love our food. We’re looking forward to
making food for generations to come
and doing so in a way that’s not only good
for business, but good for you, good for
the community and good for the planet.
Good for You
We’re talking about you, the
person who loves our food. We
want nothing more than to make
safe, delicious and nutritious
foods while providing the
information you need to make
choices for a healthy lifestyle.
Areas of focus:
Food safety and quality
Health and nutrition
Consumer communication
Good for the
Community
This includes employees,
investors, suppliers and
business partners, as well
as the communities where
we live and operate.
Areas of focus:
Good for
the Planet
Air. Water. Natural resources.
These are things we all share.
And, we want to do our part to
make sure we can keep doing
so for a long, long time.
Areas of focus:
Our people
Climate and energy
Our customers and suppliers
Water resources
Giving back to our
communities
Materials and waste
Sourcing and supplier
engagement
We are building a culture where all of our employees can be authentic and know their
diverse thoughts and capabilities are valued. We have built a strong business case
for culture and inclusion, which has enabled us to focus on attracting, retaining and
empowering employees from all walks of life. These employees help us forge stronger
relationships in the community, in the marketplace and with our stakeholders.
Our commitment to culture and inclusion extends
to our communities through sponsorships and
memberships with several national organizations
with an extensive focus on inclusion.
National Urban League (NUL)
National Council of La Raza (NCLR)
Culture
Inclusion
Employee Resource Networks (ERNs)
ERNs are a key ingredient in our recipe for creating a diverse and inclusive culture. At ConAgra
Foods, we embrace these networks to provide organizational and business insights to deliver
leadership development experiences, create an environment for exploring our uniquenesses and
to provide community support through volunteer opportunities in the communities where we live
and work. Each of our ERNs bring together employees from all cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles.
Currently, there are six ERNs with hundreds of members throughout the company:
Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF)
ConAgra Asian Network (CAN)
Illuminations — LGBT employees & allies
National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC)
ConAgra Black Employees Network (CBEN)
ConAgra Women’s Network (CWN)
ConAgra Latino Network (CLN)
ConAgra Young Professionals Network (CYPN)
National Business & Disability Council (NBDC)
Network of Executive Women (NEW)
Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP)
Enactus
On the local level, a number of ConAgra Foods
plants and facilities have developed partnerships
with community organizations. Additionally,
ConAgra Foods is active with Working Mother
Media’s inclusion council, known as Diversity
Best Practices (DBP), and the Community and
Public Issues Council of the Conference Board.
ConAgra Foods supports culture and inclusion
in many more ways, such as its marketing practices
and its employee development and supplier diversity
programs. We were even recognized by Universum
as Top 100 Employer for Women MBA’s.
Each of these networks receives support from an executive sponsor — a senior leader within
the company — to guide their personal and professional development.
Candidate Connect
Candidate Connect is a unique program that offers prospective employees the opportunity to meet
with a member of one of ConAgra Foods’ Employee Resource Networks (ERNs) to learn more about
the culture of the company.
If you are considering working at ConAgra Foods, you may request a meeting with any of ConAgra
Foods’ six ERNs. Although these meetings have no bearing on the actual interview process and do
not figure into hiring considerations, they give you the opportunity to relax and talk candidly about
ConAgra Foods and city culture in a comfortable environment.
Culture & Inclusion External Activities
ConAgra Foods bolsters its diverse, talented workforce with a far-reaching recruiting program.
To help find and recruit the best people, we partner with such organizations as:
National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
The Consortium
Leading the ConAgra Asian Network (CAN)
has been a privilege that has allowed me to gain
leadership experience as well as work with ConAgra
Foods executives to achieve common goals both
internal and external to the company. Through CAN,
my team and I have been able to help the company’s
innovation and presence in the community.
Kevin W., Sr. Financial Analyst
Recognized for Top
Employee Resource Networks
LATINA Style, 2012
Diversity Leader Award
Profiles in Diversity Journal ®, 2011
CMO Joan Chow named as a “Woman Worth
Watching” by Profiles in Diversity Journal ®
Association of Latino Professionals in Finance
and Accounting (ALPFA)
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources
and Related Sciences
(MANRRS)
The ERN presence was a big factor in my
decision to join the ConAgra Foods family. To me
it meant that not only was culture and inclusion a
priority, but that employees had a voice and were
encouraged and empowered to plan and participate
in company and community events on topics that
were important to them. The ERNs offer opportunities
for individual growth and development but also
helps to enrich the company’s culture.
I’m so grateful for the opportunities and exposure
I’ve been provided through the ConAgra Young
Professional Network (CYPN). I have really been able
to not only develop and hone my leadership skills,
but meet some amazing individuals in the company.
Through differing perspectives — from new hires just
out of college to the top senior executives — I’ve
learned from each, and it’s definitely made a positive
impact on my career and personal well-being.
Rhonda V., Sr. HR Analyst Talent Management
Jaime E., Integrated Marketing Manager,
Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings®
Winds of Change Award
Multicultural Forum on
Workplace Diversity, 2012
Top Diversity Executives Award
Black Enterprise magazine, 2011
Best in Leadership Development
Leadership Excellence magazine, 2010
Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 2011 and 2013
2013 Benefits at a Glance
for full- time salaried employees
With our high-energy work environment, competitive pay and exciting perks, we think you’ll find a career you love
at ConAgra Foods. WorkPerks brings together programs that help build your future, such as pay, work environment,
learning and development and benefits. The programs vary by location, but the philosophy behind them — a commitment
to nourishing our people — never waivers.
Pay
As a pay-for-performance company, ConAgra Foods is dedicated to developing
a high-performance culture that rewards employees for their contributions.
Beyond base salary, some employees are eligible for merit,
bonus and equity.
ConAgra Foods also offers a stock purchase plan and a pension
plan for employees who meet the eligibility requirements.
Work Environment
We’re creating a culture of development and inclusion where you can discover
your talents and advance your skills while embracing different viewpoints.
Check out some of our exciting perks:
Summer hours (office locations close at 1 p.m. on Fridays
from Memorial Day through Labor Day)
15 days of paid vacation annually for employees with less than
10 years of service, based on the fiscal year
Benefits
ConAgra Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options, as well
as pre-tax spending accounts.
Medical Plan
Medical coverage is administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Two options include: Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
and Health Savings Plan HSP1.
Each plan has a different payroll contribution, deductible and annual
out-of-pocket limits.
Medical coverage is available to you and your eligible family members
on your first day of employment, provided you return your Enrollment
Statement within 31 days after your date of hire. The cost is based
on the plan you choose and the coverage tier* selected.
Dental Plan
ConAgra Foods also provides you and your family quality dental coverage,
administered by MetLife.
10 paid holidays, including company-designated
and discretionary holidays
Plan pays for 100 percent coverage for preventive care, with no
deductible. The annual benefit maximum is $2,000 per family member.
6 days of occasional leave for personal or family illness after 90 days
of continuous employment, based on the fiscal year
Included are provisions for basic and major dental work,
as well as orthodontia.
Tuition reimbursement at the undergraduate and graduate levels
for courses relevant to the employee’s current or future position
Dental coverage is available to you and your eligible family members
on your first day of employment. The cost is based on the coverage
tier* selected.
Company planes available between Omaha and Naperville offices
Company stores for purchase of our products and merchandise
On-site fitness facilities and classes
On-site cafeterias
Services for new parents, including lactation rooms
Paternity leave
Adoption assistance
Same-sex/domestic partner benefits
Volunteer opportunities
Employee discount programs
Scholarship assistance for dependents
Recreational and social activities
Work/family benefits and flexible schedules
Services and programs vary by location.
Learning & Development
In addition to expanding employees’ knowledge, our learning and
development programs help give our employees the opportunity
to enrich their careers.
Development opportunities include:
ConAgra Foods University and functional academies
Online learning courses
Tools for career planning and development
Employee- and business-focused classroom programs
Unique, award-winning training programs on leadership
iNourish employee development mentoring program
Vision Plan
Vision coverage is available through Vision Service Plan (VSP),
a nationwide network of more than 22,000 vision care providers.
Plan covers most vision care expenses and pays higher benefits
if you use network providers.
Vision coverage is available to you and your eligible family members
on your first day of employment. The cost is based on the coverage
tier* selected.
*Coverage tiers include: employee only, employee plus spouse/child or family coverage.
Wellness Program
ConAgra Foods continues to invest in wellness resources to help you
‘be the YOU you love’ by better understanding your health, as well as
addressing any health risks. At no cost to you and your family, StayWell,
our wellness provider, provides confidential personal health assessments,
lifestyle management programs, health coaches, 24-hour nurse-line, online
health tools and maternity management. ConAgra Foods also provides the
opportunity for employees enrolled in a medical plan to earn a wellness
credit by showing progress in established health factors. In addition,
employees and their families have access to fitness club discounts
(GlobalFit), employee assistance program (Empathia), medical expert
second opinion (Advance Medical) and insurance claim resolution
(Health Advocate).
Disability Coverage
ConAgra Foods Retirement Income Savings Plan (CRISP)
The short-term and long-term disability plans will work together as one
complete program of disability coverage to continue your income while
you are disabled.
The ConAgra Foods Retirement Savings Income Plan (CRISP) is a 401(k)
plan that offers employees the opportunity to save pre-tax dollars for
retirement while deferring their tax obligation.
Short-term disability benefits pay 100 percent of your base pay
for up to 26 weeks, depending on your length of service.
After you have been disabled for 26 weeks, long-term disability
coverage takes over to ensure that you and your family have a continued
source of income. The long-term plan pays 60 percent of your eligible
monthly compensation, up to a maximum monthly benefit of $12,500.
Life Insurance Benefits
ConAgra Foods provides you with basic life insurance equal to two times
your annual salary at no cost to you, with a minimum benefit of $50,000
and a maximum benefit of $1,000,000.
You may purchase supplemental life insurance equal to one, two, three,
four or five times your salary, up to a maximum of $1,500,000. The
cost is based on your age and total supplemental life insurance volume.
You also have the option to purchase dependent life insurance for your
eligible dependents. You pay for 100 percent of this coverage.
Accidental Death &
Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
You automatically receive AD&D insurance for yourself at no cost when
you enroll in the employee basic life plan.
If you die as a result of an accident, this plan pays a benefit equal
to your total life insurance amount (basic life plus supplemental life,
if applicable). AD&D benefits are paid in addition to your life benefits
in the event of your accidental death.
Reduced benefits are paid for accidents resulting in the loss of limbs
or eyesight. If you suffer a covered accidental loss, AD&D benefits
are paid directly to you.
You also have the option to purchase dependent AD&D for your eligible
dependents. You pay for 100 percent of this coverage.
Business Travel Accident Insurance
If you die while traveling on company business, this plan pays a benefit
equal to three times your annual base salary, up to a maximum benefit
of $600,000.
This benefit is paid to your beneficiary, in addition to your other life
benefits, and is provided at no cost to you.
Pre-Tax Spending Accounts
ConAgra Foods offers two different types of pre-tax spending accounts
to help you pay less in taxes as you pay qualifying health and dependent
care expenses.
Each year you may contribute from $26 to $2,500 (before taxes) to
your health care spending account to help pay for qualifying health care
expenses incurred by you or your eligible family members that are not
reimbursed by any other source. (However, if you choose the Health
Savings Plan (HSP1), you will not be eligible to contribute to a pre-tax
health care spending account.)
You may contribute from $26 to $5,000 (before taxes) to your
dependent care spending account to pay for qualified dependent care
expenses that enable you or your spouse to work, regardless of which
medical option you choose.
Employees can contribute to CRISP, with the company matching
66 2/3 percent up to the first 6 percent you save, offering a wide
variety of fund options to choose from.
For employees hired on or after Aug. 1, 2013, as of Jan. 1,
2014, ConAgra Foods will offer a new plan which will provide for a
100 percent company matching contribution up to the first 6 percent
contributed. The company will also provide a 3 percent company
contribution regardless of employee participation.
Extended Medical Plan
ConAgra Foods offers an extended medical plan for eligible employees
upon retirement.
Retirees pay 100 percent of the annual contribution plus deductibles
and co-pays.
Your
Career
Here
Brand Leadership
Our Brand Leadership Development Program will challenge you to develop your skills, build on your experiences and acquire technical and leadership
capabilities as you learn about what it takes to become a brand general management executive in the consumer packaged goods industry. You’ll have the
opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experiences, have a customized personal development plan geared toward your career goals and undergo advanced
brand management and leadership training. You’ll have opportunities to broaden your perspectives through mentoring relationships and networking events
with senior leaders.
The program is structured over a two-year period — year one in Brand Management, year two in a function rotation. This second rotation is designed to
help you become a better business leader, allowing you to see how brands work from other leadership roles in the organization. Your experience in this
role will be invaluable as it will create relationships and experiences you will leverage throughout your career. Your second year job rotations could include
challenging assignments in Shopper Marketing, Sales, Consumer Insights — Analytics, Brand Insights and Category Plan Commercialization. Following this
rotation, you will return to Brand Management.
During the program, you’ll apply critical thinking, strategic insight and leadership skills, while consistently networking and receiving feedback from brand
senior leadership. As you build your brand general management capabilities, you will learn to anticipate the needs of the business, the customer and the
consumer, develop growth strategies and manage the P&L to deliver results. You will also gain business acumen you can apply to create opportunities to
become a leader of our brands, driving innovation and sustainable growth in these and other areas of the business.
Shopper Marketing
Build shopper marketing programs with customers to drive volume
and profit for events and major brand initiatives
Collaborate with Field Sales, Shopper Insights, Category Leadership
and In-Store Marketing to drive event execution
Drive incremental net sales and profit across key consumer
consumption periods
Sales
Demonstrate ability to drive sales results while providing
best-in-class customer service
Consumer Insights — Analytics
Gather and synthesize information to generate insights across
data sources to identify (or solve) consumer, category and brand
risk & opportunities
Generate consumer, category and customer insights (via syndicated
data), develop actionable business implications and determine
appropriate response (pricing, competitive response, media)
Support advanced analytics projects, such as pricing impact, marketing
mix analysis and in-market tests
Category Plan Commercialization
Develop full understanding of order to cash process, customer
P&L and deductions
Incorporate strategies into customer merchandising and pricing
strategies to enable sustainable growth
Implement solutions to achieve sales growth through trade,
net sales, assortment optimization and volume
Develop customer-specific strategies to drive category
and business success
Brand Insights
Understand and identify what insights are, and understand the types
of tools and approaches available for gathering and interpreting
consumer insights
Assist Sales, Brand and Marketing teams in delivering business
objectives for our brands and for ConAgra Foods
Brand Leadership Development Program Requirements
Solid academic performance, including an earned MBA
Gather and synthesize information to generate insights across data
sources to identify or solve consumer, category and brand risk &
opportunities
Internships within consumer packaged goods organizations
are highly desirable (desired but not required)
Understand key areas of consumer learning that influence brand
decisions and direction (new products, packaging, communication,
analytics and modeling)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Excellent quantitative knowledge and technical skills
Evidence of adaptability
A point of view and the ability to think holistically and strategically
An intense desire to drive business results
Brand Management Internships
Brand Management Internships
Our 11-week Brand Management internship program will allow you to develop your analytical and strategic thinking skills while working on challenging
projects as an ABM (Associate Brand Manager) on one of our businesses. It will provide you with exposure to senior management, allow you to
experience day-to-day work as an ABM within our brand teams and afford you opportunities to learn more about our businesses through networking
events at our headquarters locations. You will review your achievements and make a final recommendation by presenting an executive summary to your
Brand team and senior leadership.
Brand Management internships will be offered at our headquarters locations: Omaha, Neb., and Naperville, Ill. Individuals who successfully complete
an internship will be considered for a full-time position in our Brand Leadership Development Program.
Through your internship you will:
Typical internship projects include:
Develop knowledge and expertise in the consumer packaged
food business
Working on highly recognized consumer brands such as Marie
Callender’s®, Healthy Choice®, Hunt’s®, Orville Redenbacher’s® and others
Build brand management experience working with cross-functional
groups on strategic plans and tactical execution
Analyzing competitor actions and strategies and recommending
brand responses
Hone your analytical and creative skills to find ways of delighting
our consumers
Evaluating new product opportunities and platforms based
on consumer insights
Re-staging and positioning product platforms
Establishing the strategy and executing an FSI/banner ad working
with an advertising agency
Enterprise Business Services
Enterprise Business Services (EBS) is responsible for managing many of the interactions that ConAgra Foods has with its vendors and customers.
The EBS Internship Program is designed to be a continuous source of talent to help drive results for the company while learning the dynamics of
the shared services environment.
Enterprise Business Services functions include:
Customer Order Management
Data Management Organization
Work with customers to create and price orders of our products
Manage the data we use to drive our business
Efficiently manage supply chain activities while ensuring orders
are fulfilled
Ensure quality and consistency in how information is stored
and retrieved
Provide analytics that help drive level of service delivery
to customers
Accounts Payable
Interface directly with suppliers and freight carriers to ensure
correct payments are made
Customer Accounts Receivable
Interface directly with customers to collect payments
Partner with procurement to optimize purchase to pay process
Collaborate with the sales force to efficiently manage the
spending of funds set aside for in-store promotions and
support customer strategies
Support Days Payable strategies and working capital initiatives
HR & Employee Services
Drive efficiency through standardization of AR processes
Collaborate to provide a nourishing environment for employees
and their families
Center of Excellence
Increase focus as a strategic partner to drive simplification and
cost reduction
Provide business intelligence services/solutions to
the EBS organization
Simplify processes and integrate technology to support the vision
of one company
Create and enforce Continuous Improvement programs
Assist with integration due to merger and
acquisition activities
EBS Internships
The Enterprise Business Services internship experience is a unique and
exciting opportunity to gain real insight on how a manufacturing company
supports operations day to day. It provides exposure and a learning experience
focused on end-to-end macro process design. Additionally, the program is
a tremendous opportunity for ConAgra Foods to train and develop talent,
identifying our future leaders as we grow and expand capabilities globally.
Tom B., Vice President, Finance – Enterprise Business Services
The EBS Internship program offers students an opportunity to develop their analytical thinking and business skills while working in a professional
environment. Students who are accepted into the program will be matched with the function (listed above) that best suits their skills. Interns
have the opportunity to hear from members of the Senior Leadership Team of ConAgra Foods and work on projects that meaningfully impact our
business. All internships are located in Omaha, Neb. Full-time internships are offered during the summer, and many of the internships can be
extended for part-time work during the school year. This internship program is designed to function as the talent pool that feeds into full-time
positions within EBS.
The ideal intern will be someone who:
Displays a willingness and ability to learn
Shows creativity in their work to drive
results
Takes initiative to put their ideas in action
Skills you will develop
Customer focus
Priority setting
Time management
Problem solving
SAP software
Drive for results
Program Requirements
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Leadership abilities
Well-developed communication skills
Ability to work well on a team
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Willingness and ability to travel
Finance
The ConAgra Foods Financial Development Program is a comprehensive three-year rotational program designed to get you the exposure, experience
and foundation you’ll need for a rewarding long-term career in Finance/Accounting. You’ll complete three 12-month rotations in three of the following
five areas (order will vary):
Corporate Functions
Supply Chain Finance
Financial Planning and Analysis
Enterprise Business Services
Procurement (purchasing)
Marketing Finance
Internal Audit
Operations (includes manufacturing plants)
Tax
Logistics (transportation and warehousing)
Sales Finance
Controller’s Group
IT
In addition to hands-on development, you’ll also have a wide-ranging curriculum that emphasizes core competencies and leadership development while
linking to our ingredients for success and financial imperatives.
You’ll also participate in quarterly meetings with various Finance groups, quarterly earnings calls (hosted by a senior Finance leader),
a customer visit and numerous other opportunities for development.
Financial Development Program Requirements
Skills you will develop:
Customer focus
Self-development
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Learning on the fly
Technical learning
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Priority setting
Time management
Strong communication skills
Problem solving
Total work systems
Team-building and collaboration skills
A talent for looking at the fine details
as well as the big picture
Drive for results
Bachelor’s degree in Finance,
Accounting, Economics or
related field
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Willingness and ability to travel
and relocate
The Financial Development Program has allowed me to experience three extremely different
financial roles in three years. This has given me a broad view of our One Finance team, from building
up a vast and diverse network to learning different systems and techniques. In addition, this has helped
me break down silos because there is almost always a FDP member whom I know personally in every
Finance department. I am confident that my experiences in the program will allow me to adapt better
and provide more input in my future roles within ConAgra Foods.
Kevin W., Financial Analyst
Financial
Development
Program
Finance Accounting Internships
Put your education and skills to work on a great team, contributing to the achievement of the organization’s goals and objectives and developing
competencies in a number of financial areas. Take responsibility, drive results, show creativity and display initiative — and be rewarded for
your achievements.
Finance and accounting internships are at the ConAgra Foods Omaha, Neb., headquarters location. Individuals who successfully complete a summer
internship will be considered for full-time career opportunities within ConAgra Foods. Potential full-time opportunities could be available at all three
of our headquarters locations — Naperville, Ill., Kennewick, Wash. or Omaha.
Finance/Accounting internships will focus on one of the following areas:
Consumer (branded) Business
Tax
Commercial (ingredients and branded) Business
Treasury and Risk Management
Financial Planning & Analysis
Enterprise Business Services
Each intern will be assigned a specific project in his/her respective area. These assignments may include competitive analyses, due diligence activities
or new product evaluations. Upon completion of the internship period, each intern will present his/her recommendations and project results to members
of the ConAgra Foods Finance leadership team.
Foodservice
Our Foodservice business makes and sells specialty food and ingredients to major national and international restaurant chains, foodservice distributors
and other food makers across the world. We recruit employees to work in the following areas:
Lamb Weston®: frozen potatoes, sweet potatoes, appetizers
Frozen Bakery: pancakes, waffles, French toast, cookies, biscuits,
muffins, oatmeal, Artisan breads, soft buns and rolls
Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings®: flavors and seasoning blends
JM Swank®: food ingredient sourcing and distribution
and other vegetables and the maker of the Alexia® retail brand
ConAgra Mills®: premium multi-use flours and whole grain
ingredients
ConAgra Foodservice: private brand and branded foodservice
products, including Angela Mia® tomatoes, PAM® cooking sprays,
Hunt’s® ketchup, Healthy Choice® frozen entrées, pasta, condiments,
cereal and snacks
Foodservice Internships
ConAgra Mills®
As one of the few milling internship opportunities in the country, your experience will be both unique and rewarding. In order to fully understand
the business complexity, interns will be given exposure to critical knowledge areas in the milling industry.
Areas of learning may include:
Past internship locations:
Elevator
Quality
Omaha, Neb.
Colton, Calif.
Cleaning House(s)
Packaging
Decatur, Ala.
Macon, Ga.
Mill(s)
Warehouse and Loading
Martins Creek, Pa.
Saginaw, Texas
Flour Blending
Laboratory-Grain Grading
Commerce City, Colo.
Hastings, Minn.
Locations may vary each year.
Lamb Weston®
Put your education and skills to work on a great team, contributing to the achievement of the organization’s goals and objectives and developing
competencies in a number of production, finance, supply chain, agriculture and engineering areas. Take responsibility, drive results,
show creativity and display initiative — and be rewarded for your achievements.
Interns may take on a production or engineering role, where they will:
Work with field managers, maintenance managers,
quality assurance managers and superintendents to gain
knowledge of plants
Learn raw potato grading and raw product attributes
Spend time with maintenance supervisors and project
engineers learning their responsibilities
Develop an understanding of quality assurance while learning
quality attributes, product grading basics and plant product mix
Observe the shipping department to discover where our
product goes once it leaves the facility
Participate in production safety meetings
Internships may be available in:
Connell, Wash.
Quincy, Wash.
American Falls, Idaho
Boardman, Ore.
Kennewick, Wash.
Richland, Wash.
Eagle, Idaho
Hermiston, Ore.
Pasco, Wash.
Warden, Wash.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Locations may vary each year.
Human Resources
HR Development Program
The Human Resources Development Program (HRDP) is a three-year rotational program for recent undergrads designed to develop HR talent at ConAgra
Foods. The program will challenge you to build upon your skills and experiences, acquire technical and leadership competencies and develop your
strategic thinking skills. Program participants will receive challenging on-the-job experiences, well-defined individual development plans and networking
opportunities to connect participants to fellow employees and leaders across the organization. Participants who finish the program will have well-rounded
generalist knowledge of Human Resources at ConAgra Foods that includes experience in Corporate and Plant HR.
Program Content
The Human Resources Development Program is designed to help
early professionals develop key HR skills, gain a better understanding
of the HR function at ConAgra Foods and build a network that will
help progress careers in the organization. Program content includes:
Formal Learning
Qualified Candidates
A four-year degree in Business Administration, Human Resources
Management or related field
Willingness and ability to travel and relocate
GPA greater than or equal to 3.0
Learning through Experiences
Highly motivated individual
Learning through Relationships
Strong problem solving skills
Knowledge Sharing
Networking
Exposure to Leadership
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated leadership ability
Detail oriented
Rotational Positions
Participants will spend a 12-month rotation at our Corporate
Headquarters in Omaha, Neb., followed by 24 months in a plant
based rotation at one of our plants across the United States.
Corporate rotations may include:
Compensation & Benefits
Skill Development
HR Technical Knowledge
Culture & Inclusion
Business Acumen
Enterprise Learning
Problem Solving
Corporate Generalist
Leadership Ability
Organizational Development
Written and Verbal Communication
Talent Acquisition
Talent Management
HR Internships
As a Human Resources intern, you will be a valued member of our HR team. Located at our Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, Neb., our
internships allow you to put your education and past campus experiences to use. Our internships will provide you a breadth of experiences to
help you prepare for your future career in Human Resources, including meaningful projects, challenging work and a strong team environment.
You will review your achievements and make a final recommendation by presenting an executive summary to Human Resources leadership.
Past intern projects include:
Career progression design & mapping
Design of learning content through use of infographics
Development of an educational tool to communication ConAgra Foods’ culture strategy
Analysis and redesign of ConAgra Foods’ exit interview process
Individuals who successfully complete an internship will be considered for our Human Resources Development Program.
International Internships
As an International MBA intern joining ConAgra Foods, you are beginning a marketing and sales career that will give you the breadth of experience to
be an effective General Manager of a region and sales professional. From the onset, you will be charged with building our brand’s equity, share and
profitability. We have opportunities at our Omaha, Neb., Minneapolis, Minn., Naperville, Ill., and Miami, Fla., locations.
Job Duties
ConAgra Foods’ International Internship will enable candidates to learn
about our vast portfolio while increasing profitability in our markets
as well as driving new or existing products into emerging markets. As
an International intern, you will be responsible for owning a portion of
the business and creating and implementing your recommendations
through the successful collaboration with team members. You will have
the opportunity to better understand how we are strategically driving
our international business forward.
Through your internship you will:
Develop knowledge and expertise in the international
consumer packaged food business
Job Qualifications
Current International MBA student or Masters student in related field
Keen understanding of cultural dexterity and/or experience
in cultures outside of the U.S.
Strategic thinkers who can solve problems and make decisions
Leaders who can champion ideas and concepts
Team players who work well in cross-functional work groups
Individuals who are creative and innovative with
strong interpersonal skills
Analytical thinkers who are comfortable with data and numbers
Understand and build brand leadership while working
with cross-functional teams
Gain sales and marketing experience of tactical execution while
working on our strategic brands in our strategic international markets
Develop and evaluate new product opportunities and/or
platforms in new or existing regions outside of the U.S.
Analyze consumer/customer trends and draw implications for
long-term brand growth in our top markets on our top brands
Develop and manage global consumer promotions events
Invest trade dollars to increase both top and bottom line
On my first day in the office, I was told that this internship was meant
to make me feel the weight of being a Business Development Manager. It
did! I was given projects that stretched me and contributed to the bottom
line for the area I worked in. I collaborated with internal teams across the
organization and was given the opportunity to work on projects that will
continue on. The responsibilities given to me were real, and the learning
was irreplaceable. The culture was fun and positive all the way through!
I now have a better understanding of the work that is expected of a
Business Development Manager at ConAgra Foods.
Jeff H., International Intern
Typical internship projects include:
Working on highly recognized consumer brands, such as Act II®,
Hunts®, Swiss Miss®, Chef Boyardee® and others
Analyzing international markets and recommending strategies
to grow brand and profitability
Evaluating new product opportunities and platforms based on
consumer insights in international markets
Driving net sales and profit contribution margin through
targeted global promotions campaigns
Did You Know
ConAgra Foods does business in 80 countries and
has ground operations in Canada and Mexico,
constituting 12.5 percent of our U.S. net sales
Key brands for International:
Act II®, Chef Boyardee®,
Del Monte®, Hunts®,
Healthy Choice®, POGO®,
Swiss Miss® and more
I feel fortunate to have experienced an International internship
this summer with ConAgra Foods. My projects met real business
needs and I was treated like a member of the International team.
My internship enhanced my business acumen and has provided
me with the opportunity to become a true global leader.
Jennifer N., International Intern
Individuals who successfully complete an internship will be considered for a Business Development Manager or Associate Brand Manager
in our International Leadership Development Program based around the globe.
These intern roles are focused around Sales and Brand Marketing. Roles could be under our strategic market development team,
channels and global customer development team or our global markets team.
IT Internships
A comprehensive two-year rotational program designed to provide you with the exposure, experience and foundation you’ll need for a rewarding long-term
career in Information Technology at ConAgra Foods.
Two-year paid internship to complement formal education
Multiple rotations through different parts of IT organization
Designed for IT and non-IT majors
Primary source of new talent into IT organization
Designed to begin your full-time employment career
immediately upon graduation
Program Overview
Rotation through multiple areas of IT is customized
for each intern.
Rotations
Business Process
Areas of opportunity include (but are not limited to):
Customer-facing Organizations
Finance, HR, Corporate and Commercial
Sales, Marketing, and Research, Quality & Innovation
Supply Chain
Systems
Sample Job Duties
SAP Support
Collaborate with team to assist with projects
PeopleSoft
Submit project change requests
Assist with forecasts
Two years practical job experience as an IT and business professional
Aid with break/fix incidents
Rotations located in various Omaha, Neb., ConAgra Foods sites
Opportunities may also be available in IT areas not shown
By investing in the ConAgra Foods Information Technology Intern
Program, we are able to present outstanding career opportunities to
some of the best and brightest talent from our Nebraska universities.
It’s an across-the-board win — for students, for the colleges, for the
future of our company and for the Omaha community.
Gerrit S., Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Program Support
Counselors
Program Management
Areas of opportunity include
(but are not limited to):
Sample Job Duties
Assist project managers
on official IT projects
Project Management
Release Management
Support for Release
Management activities
Release Testing and Cut-over
Governance and Metrics
Analyze and report metrics
Development
Areas of opportunity include
(but are not limited to):
Sample Job Duties
Interns assigned personal, director-level counselor throughout internship
.NET Development
One-on-one coaching and mentoring for school, internship
and career planning
Advanced Business Application
Programming (ABAP) Development
Access to IT and business experts
Electronic Data Interchange
(EDI) Development
Host Managers
Intern assigned to multiple host managers over course of internship
Host managers define learning objectives for intern during each rotation
Host managers treat intern like full-time employee (staff meetings,
one-on-one meetings, etc.)
Rotation Mentor
Rotation mentors are senior level employees who provide guidance
specific to each rotation
Rotation mentors assist in day-to-day training and job shadowing and
may delegate daily work assignments
Workflow and Imaging Configuration
Intern assigned to an intern buddy at the beginning of the internship
Intern buddies have been in the intern program for 12+ months
Intern buddies provide guidance and support and act as a contact for
any basic queries new interns have
Customize MS Office tools
to enhance productivity
Infrastructure
Areas of opportunity include
(but are not limited to):
Sample Job Duties
Access / Security
SAP Security
Platform/Storage/Network
Operations
Intern Buddy
Use Visual Studio to track and
manage scrum iterations
Build contemporary JavaScript
UIs for Web and mobile
Web Portal Configuration
SAP Basis and
Database Administration
Program and build C#
web applications
Windows server and desktop
integration support
Provide hardware, system software
and environmental support
Assist with annual technical refreshes
Assist with capacity planning, disaster
recovery, performance tuning, thirdparty product installation and security
management/administration
Day in the Life of an IT Intern
Working with
business
functions
Performing
system
configuration
or development
Attending
intern events
(summer)
Attending IT
intern events
(3-4 per year)
Meeting with
counselor
monthly
Providing
production
support
School
Resolving
system and
user issues
Meeting with
host manager
weekly
Full-Time Transition
Graduation
Job Of fer
Intern
Rotations
Final
Rotation
Full-Time
Position
Next IT
Full-Time
Position
Full-time job offers are made prior to graduation. Upon graduation, intern will be a full-time employee with salary and benefits.
Research, Quality & Innovation
Innovating tomorrow’s products today is critical to delivering sustainable, profitable growth. To make this vision a reality, we’ve structured the Product
Development and Quality Assurance (QA) organization at ConAgra Foods to:
Innovate faster to develop a competitive advantage
Enhance product engineering and processing
Accelerate the top-line growth of our core brands
Implement safe, consistent quality systems
Become a leader in packaging
Target key strategic platforms for innovation and growth
Strengthen the nutritional value of our products
RQ&I positions available in:
The RQI Development Program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity. The program has given us
the chance to develop a strong cross-functional network and to build relationships with the
other new hires. During the three years, the RQIDP builds on our strengths and addresses our
weaknesses so that we quickly become self-sufficient employees. ConAgra Foods is making a
serious commitment to sharing the knowledge and tools we’ll need to build our careers.
Culinary
Packaging
Processing
Product Development
Quality/Food Safety
RQIDP members
Sensory
The Research, Quality & Innovation Development Program is a development program consisting of three 12-month rotations designed to grow your
knowledge and technical skills to help you develop into a future technical leader. We will define roles and responsibilities, conduct advanced,
in-depth training sessions and challenge you through on the job experiences. You will broaden your technical insights and develop your career path
through mentor relationships.
Rotations include:
Branded
Processing
Branded Innovation
Quality/Food Safety
Breakthrough Science
Spicetec Flavors & Seasonings®
Foodservice
Store Brands
International
Research, Quality & Innovation Internships
As an RQ&I intern, you begin a career that will give you the breadth of experience to be an effective R&D professional. From the onset, you will
be charged with building your brand’s equity, share and profitability.
Each intern is responsible for a designated project and will present a project plan and associated results to the senior leadership team at the end
of their internship. Individuals who successfully complete a summer internship are considered for full-time opportunities within ConAgra Foods.
Typical intern assignments may include:
Internship opportunities may be available in:
Supporting development and testing of new and improved products,
packages and processes
Breakthrough Science
Microbiology
Product Development
Chemistry
Packaging
Quality/Food Safety
Conducting competitive product assessments to identify opportunities
to improve/differentiate products
Culinary
Processing
Sensory
Evaluating consumer data to improve existing products
Conducting analytical testing, followed by formatting, analyzing
and summarizing the data
Internship opportunities are available
in the following locations:
Cranbury, N.J.
Omaha, Neb.
Downers Grove, Ill.
Richland, Wash.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
St. Louis, Mo.
Sales
ConAgra Foods is an industry leader with great products, and it’s the job of our Sales team to make sure our brands are in retail outlets, ready for
consumers to purchase. Our Sales team spans the U.S. in multiple offices to enable strategic partnerships with retailers to drive joint business success.
Our Retail Representatives consult with customers to provide solutions in four areas:
Merchandising
Effectively advertising, promoting and displaying ConAgra Foods products
Assortment
Having the right mix of brands and products on shelf
Pricing
Determining the correct base price and promoted price
Shelving
Providing shelving solutions based on consumer and shopper insights
We are always looking for energetic people with:
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Bachelor’s degree
A passion for food and our brands
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Willingness and ability to
travel and relocate nationwide
Strong communication skills
Passion for Development and Success
Our people have passion for our products, as well as their own career
development. We have robust learning and development resources to
help each member of the Sales team on his or her unique career path.
New to sales? We offer internships to help newbies get their
feet in the door
12-month Sales Certification Program to help our
Retail Representatives build professional sales capabilities
Career path guides to help employees define their personal road
to career success
Clear competencies by job role, so our employees always know
what it takes to succeed
Team-building and collaboration skills
Powering Career Potential
The possibilities for our employees are limitless. Future career opportunities for successful Retail Representatives could include
Category Management, Sales Analytics and broader Sales roles.
Sales Internships
Sales interns gain the experience necessary to jump-start a Sales career and become an effective Sales professional. In this program, Sales interns
are charged with developing analytical capabilities and building sales strategies.
Internship projects have included:
Conducting post-promotion analysis: Using an analytical tool
to evaluate market performance, trade spending and the return on
investment (ROI). Making specific, targeted recommendations to
optimize the company’s trade budget.
Producing a ConAgra Foods multi-brand floor shipper for the retail
grocery stores to increase ConAgra Foods floor merchandising. This
required collaboration with Production, Brand Management and Design
to produce and implement.
Placing incremental Slim Jim® racks in the Chicago area market,
including the creation of a Slim Jim® selling document and analysis
of the Chicago market to determine the return on investment.
Candidates interested in Sales Internships at ConAgra Foods must be willing to relocate nationwide.
Supply Chain
Fuel. It’s what makes great engines run. It provides the energy to move things forward, to increase speed, to get you where you want to go.
At ConAgra Foods, our Supply Chain is the fuel that makes the company move ahead, helping us grow and become a leader in our industry.
Manufacturing Development Program
The Manufacturing Development Program (MDP) provides an accelerated training program for college graduates who have
proven the ability to excel in today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment. The program will provide graduates who wish
to pursue a career in Supply Chain or Operations Management the opportunity to be exposed to the various facets of Supply
Chain within a diverse manufacturing organization. The MDP is designed to provide ConAgra Foods with future Supply Chain
leaders who will contribute to the organization’s recipe for growth. The MDP will build on each associate’s technical skill by
providing exposure to experienced ConAgra Foods professionals through various manufacturing and division locations.
The Program is structured to last 18-24 months within one facility to allow for consistent growth and individual development opportunities. As a
Manufacturing Development Associate, you will rotate through several different facets of the manufacturing facility based on business needs and career
aspirations. You’ll also be assigned a plant mentor and Supply Chain leadership sponsor for career development, networking and growth discussions.
You may also:
Coach plant employees in the implementation of the
improvement methodology
Support continuous improvement goals in safety, quality,
cost and customer service
Manage production staff to attain production and quality goals
Ensure production resources, such as materials, equipment and human
resources, are available as needed to maintain production schedules
Develop implementation plans and standards and/or lead the planning
and implementation for one or more critical improvement processes
impacting systems or manufacturing equipment
Manufacturing Development Program Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in programs related to Engineering, Manufacturing,
Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business Management,
Food Science or Agriculture
Mechanical aptitude
Desire to grow with the supply chain function while upholding
the values of ConAgra Foods
Willingness to relocate
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Strong time management and follow-through skills
Ability to react to day-to-day situations without losing focus
Strong innovative and analytical problem-solving aptitude
Ability to influence and support change management initiatives
Supply Chain Internships
Supply Chain Internships
As a Supply Chain intern, you’ll spend your summer in one of the four areas listed below. Not only will you gain hands-on experience, you’ll also have
the opportunity to work on a project that will address a real business need, allowing you to make an impact in a very short time.
Operations
Environment, Health & Safety
Builds technical skills by providing exposure to the various facets of
ConAgra Foods Supply Chain within a diverse manufacturing organization.
Identifies bottlenecks in the production process, develops implementation
plans, leads the planning for critical improvement processes and analyzes
trends in process control. Learns the core-responsibilities in the ConAgra
Performance System (CPS) and participates in ConAgra Foods’
team-oriented workforce.
Provides organizational leadership and guidance to ensure compliance
with all corporate, federal, state and local requirements related to
environment, safety and sustainability. Develops, plans and implements
risk management and loss prevention in the areas of environmental,
industrial, health and safety programs. Collaborates throughout the
organization to integrate sustainability into corporate culture,
corporate reputation and brand identity.
Past internship projects have focused on:
Past internship projects have focused on:
Sustainable Development
Focused Improvement
Product Development
Continuous Skills
Development Projects
Confined Space Analysis
Industrial Hygiene Sampling
Solid waste reduction and recycling
Planned Maintenance
Lean Supply Chain
Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO)
Compliance Assistance
Greenhouse gas inventory
Procurement
Formulates, recommends and guides category sourcing and risk
management strategies to include initiating and managing cost reduction
efforts, aligning operating group and buying group activities, ensuring
that all material/services purchases are leveraged. Responsible for the
design and development of common procurement processes across the
enterprise, including materials or services management. Categories
include: Commodities, Indirect, Ingredients, Packaging, Global Sourcing,
Materials & Operations Planning and Demand Driven Supply Chain.
Past internship projects have focused on:
Commodities
Materials and Operations Planning
Packaging
Indirect Procurement
Sustainability reporting
Ergonomic Evaluations
Logistics
Supports logistics planning and execution activities across the
enterprise, including demand planning, supply network planning,
inventory management, transportation procurement, transportation
planning/execution, plant distribution operations and mixing center
operations. Accountable for productivity improvement, supply chain
losses, cash conversion cycle and service, including case fill rate
and on-time delivery.
Past internship projects have focused on:
Supply Planning
Transportation
Supply Chain Optimization
Procurement
Warehousing
Operations
Individuals who successfully complete a summer internship will be considered for full-time opportunities within ConAgra Foods.
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