Environmental Health & Safety Manager

ConAgra Foods•Kent, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role involves managing Environment, Health and Safety programs to minimize environmental impact and foster a safe, injury-free workplace. The manager will guide the development of a strong facility-wide EHS culture through technical expertise, program leadership, and collaborative partnerships. Key responsibilities include leading safety initiatives to achieve zero injuries and world-class performance, overseeing environmental processes for timely reporting and compliance, and supporting training efforts to equip employees with essential safety and environmental practices. The position requires partnering with all departments to promote safety, environmental accountability, and sustainable stewardship, while also analyzing incident trends to prevent future occurrences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year university in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, Environmental Health or Environmental Health and Safety.
Minimum of five years of industrial safety experience.
Experience leading and developing teams.
Thorough understanding of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations.
Skill in interpreting regulatory requirements and determining facility application to ensure compliance.
Skill in writing regulatory reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Experience conducting risk assessments and audits.
Skill in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

CSP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of environmental, health, safety and sustainable-development programs.
Direct environmental compliance and performance functions in alignment with government regulations, corporate guidelines and all applicable environmental requirements.
Maintain documentation and ensure all required environmental reports are submitted accurately and on time.
Develop and deliver training programs that support an injury-free workplace and strengthen safety practices across the plant.
Participate in accident investigations and prepare regulatory reports.
Conduct inspections and audits to identify hazards and recommend corrective or preventive measures.
Facilitate the Central Safety Committee by actively engaging in subcommittee work and serving as a subject matter resource.
Administer initial workers’ compensation processes.
Guide the facility in meeting State, Federal and local Safety and Environmental regulations.
Direct required compliance training that meets OSHA, TOSHA, EPA and internal standards.