Full-Time
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Updated on 9/3/2026
Conagra Brands
Frozen foods and snacks producer
Compensation Overview
$64k - $95k/yr
Council Bluffs, IA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required.
- Two to four years of experience in project management or environment, health, and safety roles within a manufacturing or industrial setting is required.
- Experience presenting training materials and reporting to leadership is required.
- Familiarity with Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and other relevant regulatory standards is required.
- The role may require walking around the facility, climbing stairs or ladders, kneeling, performing repetitive hand-eye coordination tasks, and lifting or carrying materials of varying weights and sizes.
- The manufacturing environment has large, moving equipment, potentially high noise levels, and varying temperatures.
- Collaborate with team members and subject matter experts to design and implement plant-specific environment, health, and safety programs.
- Support project planning and execution for environment, health, and safety initiatives, ensuring alignment with plant goals.
- Assist with the development and rollout of standardized safety programs tailored to plant operations.
- Coordinate internal environment, health, and safety audits, including scheduling, reporting, and tracking corrective actions to completion.
- Support emergency preparedness programs, including evacuation drills and severe weather response plans.
- Develop and deliver environment, health, and safety training for plant personnel.
- Maintain and report safety and environmental performance metrics on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis to plant leadership.
- Serve as a resource for continuous improvement in safety culture and regulatory compliance.
Conagra Brands is a major U.S. food company that makes, markets, and sells branded packaged foods. Its products span frozen meals, snacks, condiments, and pantry staples under well-known labels such as Birds Eye and Duncan Hines, distributed through retailers nationwide. The company creates and distributes these products through large-scale manufacturing and branding efforts, often coordinating multiple branded lines in grocery stores and mass retailers. It differentiates itself through a long history of strategic acquisitions that built a diverse portfolio of consumer brands, and by focusing on its branded foods after spinning off its Lamb Weston potato business. Conagra’s goal is to be a leading, widespread provider of convenient, high-quality branded foods, growing through its portfolio, scale, and acquisitions to reach more consumers and markets.
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1919
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Banquet MEGA Crispy Chicken Tenders launched September 1, 2026, targeting protein demand.
- August 19, 2026 Peanuts-themed Duncan Hines and Swiss Miss collections extend holiday sell-through.
- The July 2026 dividend reset frees roughly $335 million annually for debt reduction.
What critics are saying
- July 15, 2026 guidance forecasts organic sales down 1%-3% in fiscal 2027.
- Fiscal 2026 included $2.38 billion goodwill impairments, signaling damaged brand economics.
- Brase called Conagra too complex; failed simplification risks asset sales and leverage stress.
What makes Conagra Brands unique
- Conagra owns Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Swiss Miss, Slim Jim, and Banquet.
- Its frozen foods scale and distribution give it strong shelf presence nationwide.
- Licensed seasonal marketing, like Peanuts collaborations, refreshes mature brands cheaply.
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Banquet MEGA Chicken Tenders roll out to frozen food aisles across USA. Conagra Brands has introduced Banquet MEGA Crispy Chicken Tenders in Original and Spicy varieties distributed in 22 oz. bags containing approximately 11 tenders that deliver 16 grams of protein per serving. The suggested retail price for the product is $7.49. "Chicken tenders provide so much of what Americans seek in a meal," said Ayesha Narula, vice president and general manager of Chicago-headquartered Conagra. "Convenient protein, easy prep, and delicious taste are among the many reasons consumers enjoy them. In preparing for the arrival of our Banquet MEGA Crispy Chicken Tenders, we found some fascinating insights on their broad popularity." Chicken in America: A Closer Look Since the 1940s, chicken has steadily risen to become the USA's most widely available protein. In 1996, chicken moved past pork to become the second-most available protein before overtaking beef in 2010. The average American's total chicken consumption first surpassed 100 pounds in 2024 and is projected it hit 106.8 pounds per capita in 2027. Driving the appetite for chicken is the Generation Z demographic [persons born between 1997 and 2012] seeking protein. Half of Gen Z adults are looking to add more protein to their diets - up 14% versus year ago, according to Circana. With 23% of Gen Z's annual eating occasions marked as "Heat & Eat" meals, chicken tenders are an ideal mealtime solution. Nationwide, 48% of all consumers say they are actively seeking more protein, a figure that is up 6.8 points versus a year ago. The following statistics further illustrate the depth of America's appetite for chicken and chicken tenders. - $1.8 billion: Annual retail sales for frozen chicken tenders and strips - 3%: Three-year compound annual dollar growth for frozen chicken tenders and strips - 62.3%: Share of households in the USA buying frozen prepared chicken at least once a year - 27%: Tenders' menu penetration rate; more than a quarter of all restaurant menus in the United States $56.5 billion: Consumer spending at chicken-focused quick-service restaurants over the 12-month period ending in June of 2026, up 5% over the previous year - 38%: Percentage of frozen chicken prepared at home in an oven, narrowly topping air fryers (37%) as the top preparation method Adding to chicken tenders' universal appeal is their ability to be customized with dipping sauces. Recent research on national eating trends found that top menu pairings include ranch (21%), buffalo (18%), honey mustard (17%) and BBQ (7%)12; while at home ketchup (51%) accounts for more than half of the condiment or sauce pairings with chicken tenders.
Snoopy and the gang take the spotlight in new Duncan Hines and Swiss Miss collection. Whimsical cake mixes, hot cocoa featuring Peanuts characters arriving this month August 19, 2026. 8:22 AM CHICAGO - Great friendships never go out of style, and neither do the moments that bring friends and family together. Conagra Brands is partnering with Peanuts to introduce a new collection of Duncan Hines and Swiss Miss baking mixes and hot cocoa inspired by beloved Peanuts characters including Snoopy, Charlie Brown and Peppermint Patty. The pairing of this iconic cast of characters and two brands synonymous with simple indulgence and comfort is sure to bring joy to kitchens everywhere. "Peanuts, Duncan Hines and Swiss Miss all share the ability to connect with generations of fans," said Erik Sword, VP/GM, Conagra Brands. "We're excited for our great brands to partner with Peanuts to feature the timeless charm of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and friends. Whether you're baking with family or enjoying a cozy cocoa break, these new offerings will deliver warm treats and warm smiles." "Peanuts is synonymous with the holiday season bringing friends and families together for over 75 years," said Scott Shillet, VP Global Licensing, Hardlines, Peanuts. "We are thrilled to continue that tradition with these new Duncan Hines and Swiss Miss collections, which are sure to bring joy to Peanuts fans of all ages while they indulge in some holiday treats." Duncan Hines Bakes Up Joy with Snoopy and Friends Beginning this month, Duncan Hines is introducing a lineup of limited-edition baking mixes and kits that bring the playful personalities of the Peanuts gang to the baking aisle. The collection includes: * Charlie Brown-ie Blondie Bar Mix: Bake up a unique blondie bar treat with a baking mix inspired by Charlie Brown's signature zig-zag yellow shirt pattern * Snoopy Crinkle Cookie Mix: When life crumbles, make a cookie! This new Snoopy cookie mix will be a fan favorite among chocolate lovers of all ages * Great Pumpkin Bundt Cake & Glaze Mix: Celebrate the Great Pumpkin this Halloween with a pumpkin-flavored Bundt cake with orange-colored glaze * Snoopy Skate Yellow Cupcake Mix: As winter arrives, skate into the season with this delicious yellow cupcake mix. White frosting and blue snowflake sprinkles provide the perfect seasonal touches * Peppermint Patty Brownie Mix: Who better to be featured in a peppermint-flavored brownie mix than Peppermint Patty herself? For added holiday fun, top your brownies with your own crushed candy cane pieces * Snowball Cookie Kit: Take aim with the Lucy snowball cookies. Bake up 24 cookies covered in powdered sugar for the perfect seasonal sweet treat The Duncan Hines Peanuts baking collection will be available in stores throughout the end of the holiday season, with new seasonal offerings arriving in 2027. Suggested retail prices range from $2.49 to $5.49. Swiss Miss Brings Peanuts Charm to Every Cocoa Moment Swiss Miss is joining the fun with a collection of Peanuts-inspired hot cocoa gifts and collectible items created for fans of all ages. Arriving this month, the assortment pairs the comforting, indulgent taste of Swiss Miss hot cocoa with classic Peanuts designs. During the holidays, the Swiss Miss collection makes an ideal stocking stuffer or housewarming gift. The collection includes: * 4-Pack Hot Cocoa Box Set featuring assorted flavors: This giftable four box set includes a box of milk chocolate-flavored hot cocoa featuring Charlie Brown and Snoopy; hot cocoa with marshmallows featuring Linus; peppermint-flavored hot cocoa featuring Peppermint Patty; and dark chocolate-flavored hot cocoa featuring Lucy and Snoopy. Each box contains four envelopes of Swiss Miss hot cocoa. The suggested retail price is $9.99. * Collectible Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa Tin: Four envelopes of milk chocolate-flavored hot cocoa featuring Charlie Brown and Snoopy are also available in a collectible tin canister that makes a thoughtful holiday gift. The tins have a suggested retail price of $5.99. * Hot Cocoa Ornaments: Featuring one envelope of either the Charlie Brown and Snoopy-themed milk chocolate mix, or the Linus adorned mix with marshmallows, these single-serve Swiss Miss treats are perfect for hanging on the tree. The suggested retail price is $1.79. * Swiss Miss Peppermint: A popular seasonal offering, the Swiss Miss Peppermint-flavored hot cocoa six-pack also returns for the holidays with special Peanuts-themed packaging. A carton has a suggested retail price of $3.29.
Conagra unifies communications, HR leadership. Chief communications officer Jon Harris will leave the company as Conagra consolidates communications and HR under a newly created executive role. CHICAGO - Conagra Brands is bringing its corporate communications and human resources functions under a single executive as chief communications officer Jon Harris prepares to leave the company next month. The company has appointed Amy Held as executive VP and chief administrative officer, a newly created role that will oversee communications and HR while also serving as chief of staff to president and CEO John Brase. Held, who joins Conagra on Sept. 14, will report directly to Brase. Harris will leave the company in September to pursue opportunities outside Conagra. Longtime chief human resources officer Charisse BrockBrock will retire in October after 20 years with the company. Brase said combining communications and HR under one leader reflects the company's focus on "simplicity and accountability" and is intended to create a more connected organization. In announcing the leadership changes, Brase credited Harris with transforming communications into "a strategic enterprise function" that strengthened Conagra's reputation and advanced its business strategy. He also recognized Brock for helping shape the company's culture and building HR into a strategic business partner. Held joins Conagra from The Simply Good Foods Company, where she served as chief human resources officer, advising the CEO and board on executive succession, compensation, governance and workforce strategy. Previously, she spent more than a decade at The J.M. Smucker Company, where she most recently served as chief transformation officer, leading organizational change and business transformation initiatives. The Chicago-based food company said the new chief administrative officer role is designed to streamline key corporate functions under unified leadership. Article tags News direct to your inbox The agency playbook. The PR industry's most comprehensive listing of firms from every region and specialty.
Conagra reshuffles leadership amid retirements. 08.05.2026 CHICAGO - Conagra Brands, Inc. has hired Amy Held to lead its newly created role of executive vice president and chief administrative officer, effective Sept. 14. Conagra said the newly created role was designed to streamline key corporate functions. Held succeeds Charisse Brock, who is retiring from her EVP and chief human resources officer position in October after a nearly 20-year tenure with the company, Conagra said. Held joins the manufacturer of such brands as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's and others from The Simply Good Foods Co., where she was chief human resources officer. Prior to The Simply Good Foods Co., Held was chief transformation officer at The J.M. Smucker Co. Brock began her tenure with Conagra in 2004 as director of human resources. She later was elevated to senior director of human resources and later vice president of human resources for Conagra's Consumer Foods unit. Charisse Brock, left, is retiring from her position as executive vice president and chief human resources officer position in October after nearly 20 years with the company. Jon Harris, executive vice president and chief networking officer, is leaving the company in September to pursue other opportunities. | Photo: Conagra Brands, Inc. Conagra also said Jon Harris, executive vice president and chief networking officer, is leaving the company in September to pursue other opportunities. Harris has been with the company since 2015 when he joined as senior vice president and chief communications officer. Prior to Conagra, he was an announcer for The Meredith Vieira Show for NBCUniversal, Inc. and earlier was chief communications officer for The Hillshire Brands Co. "As we welcome Amy, I also want to recognize two outstanding leaders," said John Brase, president and chief executive officer at Conagra. "Charisse helped shape our culture, strengthen our leadership and elevate human resources into a true strategic business partner. Jon transformed communications into a strategic enterprise function that strengthened our reputation and helped advance business strategy. We are deeply grateful for their leadership, their lasting contributions to Conagra, and wish them every success in their next chapters." Get better food industry search results. Adding us tells Google to prioritize Food Business News stories.
Conagra Brands streamlines leadership structure. Conagra Brands is reshaping its senior leadership team as the packaged food company simplifies its organizational structure, with Chief Operating Officer Tom McGough set to retire in September and the COO position to be eliminated. The company said Noelle O'Mara, executive vice president and president of Refrigerated and Frozen, and Jill Dexter, executive vice president and president of Grocery and Snacks, will now report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer John Brase. As part of the changes, Burke Raine will become executive vice president and chief growth officer. In his expanded role, he will oversee the company's Foodservice and International businesses, as well as research and development, while leading growth initiatives across the organization. The restructuring comes as Conagra seeks to streamline decision-making and strengthen its focus on customers and long-term profitable growth. "Being close to our customers and the consumer is vital as we simplify Conagra and position the Company for profitable growth," said Brase. "Noelle, Jill, and Burke are outstanding leaders and the opportunity to work directly with them will enable us to improve efficiency as we execute our strategy." McGough will retire effective September 4, 2026, concluding nearly 20 years with the company. Following his departure, Conagra will eliminate the chief operating officer position as part of the broader organizational changes. Brase thanked McGough for his contributions to the company and his support during the leadership transition. "On behalf of the Board and all of us at Conagra, I want to thank Tom for his many contributions to this company over nearly two decades. He has been particularly helpful to me as I immerse myself in the business and I look forward to benefitting from his expertise until he begins his well-deserved retirement in the fall," Brase said. Reflecting on his tenure, McGough expressed confidence in the company's future under its current leadership. "Conagra has extraordinary brands, incredible people, and a lot of runway ahead," said McGough. "John has a clear vision for where this company is going, and I have every confidence that the team will help him get there. I am proud of what we have built together and look forward to a smooth transition in the months ahead."