Safety Specialist

Conagra Brands; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Safety Specialist in Menomonie, WI, to maintain safety systems, implement safety concepts, and monitor health and safety issues. This role involves regular reporting on safety metrics, accident investigations, and developing emergency plans, contributing to a zero-injury culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Wellness incentive program

Mental wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Paid-time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management or related field, or 3 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred knowledge of food safety and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute reports tracking safety metrics.
• Participate in accident investigations and prepare reports.
• Assist in developing and maintaining emergency action plans.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management or a related field

Tools

WORD

EXCEL

OUTLOOK

Job description

Conagra Brands in Menomonie, WI, the producer of Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa and Swiss Miss/Snack Pack Pudding/Gels, is seeking a Safety Specialist. This role reports to the Plant EH&S Manager and involves maintaining systems for tracking facility inspections, safety violations, resolutions, and follow-up reports. You will implement key safety concepts to achieve zero injuries and world-class performance. Additionally, you will participate in accident investigations and report preparation, monitor employee health and safety issues, and assist in developing and maintaining emergency action plans.

Position Responsibilities

• Regularly update, maintain, and distribute reports tracking the status of various environment, health, and safety metrics and initiatives against goals.
• Support the implementation of corporate initiatives, including metric tracking systems and training programs.
• Apply key safety concepts to achieve zero injuries and world-class performance.
• Participate in accident investigations and prepare accident reports.
• Monitor activities related to employee health and safety issues.
• Assist in developing and maintaining emergency action plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management or a related field, or 3 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred knowledge of food safety, quality, and food manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement tools and principles.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in WORD, EXCEL, and OUTLOOK.
• Desirable skills in conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Ability to interpret various technical information in both mathematical and narrative forms and manage abstract and concrete variables.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $59,000-$78,000

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 law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.