EHS Manager — Safety, Compliance & Sustainability

ConAgra Foods; Oakdale (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Oakdale, CA is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety leader to manage the plant’s EHS programs. You will drive compliance, minimize environmental impact, and build a proactive safety culture across operations through technical expertise and strong partnerships.

Responsibilities include leading environmental systems (air emissions, wastewater, waste management, permitting), directing safety performance, conducting audits, guiding incident investigations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, Environmental Health, or Environmental Health and Safety.
• At least five years of industrial safety experience; CSP certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience building and leading teams.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Skill in interpreting State and Federal regulations and applying them to facility operations to ensure compliance.
• Skill in writing regulatory reports, business correspondence, and procedural documents.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability development programs.
• Own site environmental systems including air emissions, wastewater, waste management, permitting, and regulatory agency interactions
• Direct environmental compliance and performance activities in alignment with government regulations, corporate guidelines, and environmental requirements.
• Ensure all environmental reports are completed and submitted on time.
• Promote an accident‑free workplace by developing training programs and monitoring safe practices.
• Plan and deliver training for managers and employees on workplace safety standards.
• Support incident investigations and prepare regulatory reports.
• Conduct inspections and audits across the plant and related facilities to identify hazards and determine corrective or preventive actions.
• Facilitate the Central Safety Committee through active involvement and serve as a resource to subcommittees.
• Administer initial Workers Compensation processes.
• Guide the plant in meeting State, Federal, and local Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Determine and lead necessary compliance training to meet OSHA, Cal OSHA, EPA, and Conagra requirements.

Skills

Five years industrial safety

CSP certification preferred

Strong verbal and written skills

Team leadership experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, Environmental Health, or EHS

CSP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Conagra Brands in Oakdale, CA is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety leader to manage the plant’s EHS programs. You will drive compliance, minimize environmental impact, and build a proactive safety culture across operations through technical expertise and strong partnerships.

Responsibilities include leading environmental systems (air emissions, wastewater, waste management, permitting), directing safety performance, conducting audits, guiding incident investigations, and