Job Details:

The Safety Manager provides leadership, strategic direction, and technical expertise to drive a culture of safety, health, and environmental excellence throughout the facility. As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, this position partners with site management to develop, implement, and continuously improve safety programs and processes that protect team members, ensure regulatory compliance, and support operational performance.

This role is responsible for leading the facility's safety strategy, fostering a proactive safety culture, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk, prevent injuries, and promote sustainable workplace practices. The Safety Manager serves as a trusted advisor to plant leadership, championing behavioral safety, regulatory compliance, and best-practice sharing across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive site safety strategy aligned with company goals and objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing injuries, incidents, and workplace hazards.
• Partner with plant leadership to build and sustain a strong safety culture through engagement, accountability, and employee involvement.
• Support the development and implementation of new safety programs, policies, and procedures designed to improve workplace safety and reduce organizational risk.
• Drive compliance with all federal, state, local, and company safety regulations, including OSHA standards and Tyson Foods safety programs.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety initiatives through audits, inspections, trend analysis, and performance metrics.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Analyze incident, injury, and near-miss data to identify trends and develop prevention strategies.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain OSHA logs, safety records, permit documentation, and all required regulatory reporting.
• Serve as the primary contact during OSHA inspections and coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Ensure plant operations, equipment, permits, and processes comply with environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Conduct field safety observations, behavioral audits, and compliance reviews to ensure safe work practices are consistently followed.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs in areas including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Hazard Communication Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Ergonomics Emergency Response Process Safety Management (PSM) Risk Management Programs (RMP)
• Promote best-practice sharing and serve as a change agent for continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, human resources, and corporate safety teams to achieve safety and business objectives.
• Ensure all safety policies, procedures, and programs are reviewed annually and updated as necessary to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Prepare reports and communicate safety performance, trends, and recommendations to plant and corporate leadership.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Business Administration, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, professional certifications, and relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) leadership within manufacturing, food production, industrial, or related environments.
• Experience leading safety initiatives, compliance programs, incident investigations, and employee training programs.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard communication requirements, accident investigation techniques, and safety management systems.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Programs (RMP), ergonomics, and environmental compliance preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard business software applications.
• Experience using safety reporting, risk management, and incident tracking systems preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex data and generate meaningful reports and recommendations.

Communication & Leadership Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence and engage leadership, team members, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Strong facilitation, training, coaching, and team-building skills.

Additional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements and technical information.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Provides leadership and direction for site safety programs and may supervise safety professionals, coordinators, or support personnel as assigned.

Travel

• Limited travel may be required for training, audits, regulatory meetings, and corporate safety initiatives.

Please provide a resume.

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Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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