EHS Specialist

Coordinate the plant Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) programs to ensure operations minimize the impact upon the environment and provide a safety and accident-free work environment. Plan and deliver programs to train managers and employees in adopting work practices that work toward zero injuries and environmental incidents. Analyze accident and environmental data to identify trends and incident types identifying causes and implementing corrective actions. Implement management systems to eliminate environmental incidents. You will be a necessary member of the leadership team focused on manufacturing performance measures of Safety, Environmental and Sustainability while reporting to the Plant Manager.

How Will You Affect Our Business?

• Lead the EH&S Pillar and provide support to pillar teams.
• Promote plant safety by working with all departments to analyze current situation and recommend safety improvements.
• Establish and coordinate plant EH&S policies observing government regulations and corporate compliance guidelines.
• Oversee UPS process to determine cause, accountability and future prevention for all EH&S incidents. Prepare incident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Conduct inspections and audits in plant and at other facilities to detect existing or potential hazards and determine corrective or preventative measures
• Ensure submittal of EHS Indicators.
• Ensure data accuracy and complete and submit all agency reports by specified dates.
• Analyze incident data to identify trends and incident types that can be prevented.
• Administer initial Workers Compensation claim.
• Determine and direct necessary compliance training for all individuals to assure OSHA, EPA, state and local regulatory authorities, and Conagra training requirements.
• Interpret State and Federal regulations and applicability to facility to ensure compliance.
• Write regulatory reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, Environmental Science/Management, Environment, Health and Safety or equivalent of 3 years related experience.
• 3 years of industry safety experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and data analysis is essential for driving accurate solutions and operational efficiency.
• Experience performing risk assessments.
• Utilize experience to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with employees at every level, demonstrating leadership by example.

Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.

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Compensation:

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.