Director Health & Safety - Grocery

CONAGRA • Chicago, IL

10d • $133,000 - $197,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director Health and Safety, you will lead the deployment, implementation, and governance of safety programs that advance a safe, compliant, and injury‑free work environment across a collection of manufacturing locations. You will guide safety strategy, influence leadership, understand risk, and drive world‑class performance through proactive programs and rigorous compliance efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health or related field; Master of Science preferred.
• Professional health and safety certification desirable.
• Ten years of progressive safety experience, including at least five years supporting multiple locations in a corporate‑level role.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment supporting multiple locations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science preferred.
• Professional health and safety certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, deployment, and coordination of safety programs and services across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Direct safety and health initiatives to focus on risk, reduce incident rates, limit financial losses, and eliminate occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Collaborate with business partners to ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and workers’ compensation regulations while improving key performance indicators.
• Ensure field location compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Act as a liaison between Senior Management, Plant Leadership, and employees regarding safety and health matters.
• Set safety objectives and goals for field locations.
• Oversee reporting mechanisms for injuries, workers’ compensation, serious incidents, and environmental releases to ensure accuracy and alignment with company expectations.
• Analyze financial, expenditure, and operational reports to determine improvement opportunities and provide recommendations to Senior Management.
• Support the recruitment process for facility Environmental Health & Safety Managers, including interviewing and providing hiring input.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director