Manager Complex Safety - Wilkesboro, NC

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Wilkesboro, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Complex Safety Manager provides safety leadership and strategic direction, leading continuous safety improvement efforts across the complex. As an integral member of the Plant Management Team, this manager supports and advises site management on the Safety Management system and develops a proactive local safety strategy for the processing facility and live operations. The role contributes to the safety vision, enhances established programs, and supports consistent implementation of new programs. It works to eliminate, prevent, or reduce safety, health, and medical issues while fostering behaviors, attitudes, and a safety culture aligned with Tyson Foods’ goals. The manager acts as a change agent to accelerate sharing of best practices across the processing facility and live operations and represents the sites on Health and Safety. The position directs site safety programs, recommends and implements programs to minimize accident-related losses, and measures program effectiveness. It leads OSHA compliance and the OSHA/Tyson Foods Ergonomic program; inspects machinery, equipment, and working conditions; maintains OSHA files and supporting documents; and accompanies OSHA inspectors during complex inspections. The manager regularly reviews plant and live operations for compliance with permits and state and federal regulations, reports potential violations, and recommends corrections. The role analyzes accident statistics, communicates policy and procedure changes to management, ensures safety policies and practices are reviewed and rolled out as needed, conducts field inspections and procedural audits, takes immediate corrective action when required, and investigates incidents and completes related reports for insurance, risk management, and corporate safety. The role is based in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, works first shift, and may require travel up to 40%. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an academic field directly related and essential to the position; broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.
At least 5 years of experience, including at least 3 years of progressive experience in general safety and working with fire protection equipment, Hazmat Response, and Department of Transportation.
Prior safety management experience.
Standard computer skills.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Strong knowledge of safety regulations, including OSHA, hazard communications, ergonomics, accident investigation, and safety training methods.
Knowledge of industry best practices in safety and environmental approaches, including PSM and RMP safety practices.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to travel up to 40%.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs. As a People Leader, drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for AI-supported outcomes.

Responsibilities

Direct site safety programs and recommend, implement, and measure programs intended to minimize losses due to accidents.
Lead compliance with OSHA regulations and the OSHA/Tyson Foods Ergonomic program.
Inspect machinery, equipment, and working conditions for OSHA compliance; maintain OSHA files and supporting documents; and accompany OSHA inspectors during complex inspections.
Regularly inspect and review plant and live operations for compliance with permits, operations, equipment, and state and federal regulations.
Report potential violations and recommend corrective actions.
Analyze accident statistics to determine necessary safety precautions and changes.
Communicate safety policy and procedure changes to management personnel.
Ensure health and safety policies, procedures, and practices are reviewed annually or when required by changes in practices or regulations, and rolled out in a timely manner.
Conduct safety inspections and procedural audits in the field and take immediate corrective action when required.
Review safety areas and policies, determine causes, identify corrective actions, and conduct training in areas including ergonomics, emergency response, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment.
Investigate safety-related incidents, review incident reports, and complete necessary reports for the insurance carrier, risk management system, and corporate safety office.
Advise site management on the Safety Management system and develop a proactive local safety strategy for processing facility and live operations.
Promote continuous safety improvement, best-practice sharing, and a safety culture aligned with Tyson Foods’ goals.
Represent the sites on Health and Safety.