Environmental Health & Safety Manager

ConAgra Foods•Darien, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to plant leadership, you will manage plant environment, health, and safety programs to support safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operations. You will lead the development and execution of a facility-wide safety and environmental culture by providing technical guidance, developing programs, and building strong partnerships across the plant. You will implement key safety and environmental concepts that support zero injuries, regulatory compliance, and sustainable performance while analyzing data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Five or more years of industrial safety experience required
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience building and leading teams
Thorough knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Transportation regulations
Experience interpreting state and federal regulations and applying them to facility operations
Experience preparing regulatory reports, business correspondence, and procedure documentation
Experience performing risk assessments and audits
Experience defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing sound conclusions
Experience interpreting technical instructions presented in mathematical or diagram form while managing multiple variables

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, Environmental Health, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field preferred
Certified Safety Professional certification preferred

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs at the plant
Direct environmental compliance and performance activities in alignment with government regulations, company guidelines, and applicable environmental requirements
Ensure timely preparation and submission of all required environmental reports
Promote an accident-free work environment by developing programs that routinely train, monitor, and support safe work practices
Plan and deliver training programs for managers and employees on workplace safety and environmental practices
Support incident investigations and prepare reports required by regulatory agencies
Conduct inspections and audits within the plant and at other facilities to identify existing or potential hazards and recommend corrective or preventive actions
Facilitate the Central Safety Committee process through active participation and serve as a resource to subcommittees
Administer initial workers’ compensation processes
Guide the plant toward compliance with state, federal, and local safety and environmental regulations
Determine and direct required compliance training to meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and company requirements
Analyze safety and environmental performance data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Partner with plant leadership to strengthen engagement, accountability, and ownership of environmental, health, and safety programs