Sr. EHS Specialist- EHS Operational Excellence

CONAGRAChicago, IL
$81,000 - $118,000Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, EHS Operational Excellence, you will support the creation and implementation of systems, processes, and tools within a comprehensive EHS Management System. You will analyze and interpret EHS data, develop program content, deliver training, and build strong cross‑functional relationships. You will partner closely with enterprise EHS team members, operations support functions, manufacturing sites, and Supply Chain leadership. You will work to develop and implement an integrated approach to safety, environmental, and sustainability risk management within daily operations to reduce the frequency and severity of incidents, minimize environmental impact, and support the development of a more proactive, productive, and effective EHS team. You will support the creation and implementation of systems, processes, and tools within a comprehensive EHS Management System.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Environmental Science, or a related field
  • Five or more years of practical EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Experience training large groups
  • Experience leading projects and project teams to on‑time delivery of milestones and work product
  • Understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations at the state and federal levels
  • Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and applicability to facilities to ensure compliance
  • Experience performing risk assessments, audits, and root cause analysis
  • Experience defining problems, collecting and analyzing data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
  • Willingness to travel up to 25 percent

Responsibilities

  • Support the EHS Operational Excellence Director and Platform EHS Directors through process implementation, training, and effective communication to build capability across the network
  • Promote EHS best practices and develop a centralized repository to organize and communicate those practices
  • Maintain and standardize EHS policies, technical documents, and reporting to streamline compliance requirements and improve audit readiness
  • Integrate tools and technology solutions to gather and analyze EHS risks and data to support world‑class results
  • Manage projects and project team resources, coordinating implementation and capability building across the network
  • Develop systems, processes, and tools to identify EHS risk, mitigate risk, and prevent losses within daily operations
  • Develop training materials and deliver training at enterprise and site levels to build capability related to EHS systems, processes, and tools
  • Use behavioral analysis tools to assess behaviors and organizational culture and develop programs aligned to proactive safety culture
  • Analyze EHS and sustainability data and apply AI tools to identify insights and improvement opportunities
  • Partner with enterprise and site EHS personnel to build data analysis capability
  • Lead cross‑functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, IT, and Engineering to align EHS systems and reporting with business priorities
  • Establish and maintain EHS data governance standards, data definitions, and quality controls to ensure accurate and consistent reporting
  • Support EHS audit and assessment processes to ensure compliance and management system effectiveness

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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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