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Environmental Manager
- Conagra Brands (Chicago, IL)
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Reporting to the Senior Director of Environmental, as the Environmental Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving environmental compliance and sustainability across multiple Conagra facilities. You will partner with plant teams to ensure operations meet all federal, state, and local regulations while advancing our commitment to environmental stewardship. Your leadership will help minimize environmental impacts, implement sustainability programs, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Your Impact
+ Lead the implementation of the Corporate Environmental Management System and ensure consistent application across assigned sites.
+ Partner with facility teams to maintain compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and Conagra procedures; provide guidance on documentation, inspections, and regulatory expectations.
+ Identify environmental risks and support development of action plans that prioritize and remediate high-risk issues.
+ Assist with environmental assessments, internal reviews, and follow-up activities to ensure corrective actions are completed.
+ Provide operational support and troubleshooting for environmental control systems, including wastewater treatment, waste minimization, and resource-use programs.
+ Support capital planning by identifying environmental needs and coordinating with Corporate Engineering on compliance and sustainability requirements for new projects.
+ Contribute to sustainability initiatives including waste reduction, energy and water conservation, and greenhouse gas reduction efforts.
+ Develop and deliver EMS and compliance-related training to site teams; coach environmental personnel to strengthen program execution.
+ Communicate program updates, risks, and performance metrics to plant leadership and the Senior Director of Environmental, Health & Safety.
+ Share best practices across facilities and contribute to continuous improvement efforts aligned with Conagra’s Performance System.
Your Experience
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, or Chemistry.
+ 7+ years of experience in safety, health, environment, or engineering, including 3+ years of multi-site responsibility.
+ Experience engaging employees to implement environmental strategies across platforms.
+ Experience leading projects and presenting to all levels of the company.
+ In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations and their impact on the food industry.
+ Willingness to travel 50%–60%.
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Compensation:
Pay Range:$107,000-$156,000
_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._
Anticipated Close Date:
February 25, 2026
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.
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