Process Safety and EHS Specialist Date Posted:

4 September 2026

Closing Date:

October 4, 2026

Recruiter:

Conagra Brands Location:

Henning, Illinois Salary:

USD110,000

to

USD140,000

Job Type & Industry:

Technology Risk Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

2955960000-2 Apply for this job now Job Description Conagra Brands seeks a Process Safety and EHS Specialist to lead safety and environmental programs in our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will own PSM elements, conduct risk assessments and incident investigations, and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and related regulations. You'll audit facilities, develop procedures, and deliver engaging safety training while tracking key metrics and driving continuous improvement. Partnering closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance, you will influence safe process design, support environmental reporting and permits, and champion a proactive safety culture across the plant network. Responsibilities Lead and maintain process safety management (PSM) programs across manufacturing operations Develop, implement, and audit environmental health and safety (EHS) procedures and policies Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements Deliver safety training and coaching to plant employees and leadership Monitor key safety and environmental metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance on safe process design and changes Manage hazard communication, PPE programs, and emergency response planning Support environmental reporting, permits, and waste management activities Promote a strong safety culture aligned with Conagra's values and performance goals Required Skills Process Safety Management (PSM) Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance OSHA and EPA Regulations Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis (PHA/HAZOP) Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Safety Training and Program Development Industrial Hygiene Basics Data Analysis and Safety Metrics Regulatory Reporting and Documentation Emergency Response Planning