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Director Health & Safety - Grocery

Conagra Brands

Conagra Brands

Omaha, NE, USA · Chicago, IL, USA
Posted on Mar 11, 2026

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.

A Taste of Your 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.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • 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%.

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Compensation

Pay Range:$133,000-$197,000

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.