Manager Complex Safety - Wilkesboro, NC

Tyson•Wilkesboro, NC

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About The Position

The Complex Safety Manager provides safety leadership and strategic direction for continuous safety improvement across the complex, including the processing facility and live operations. As a member of the Plant Management Team, this role supports and advises site management on the Safety Management system and develops a proactive local safety strategy to promote sustainable, healthy, and safe operations. The manager helps establish a safety vision, enhance existing programs, implement new programs, and foster behaviors and a safety culture aligned with Tyson Foods’ goals. The role also serves as the complex’s representative for Health and Safety and acts as a change agent to promote sharing of best practices. The manager directs site safety programs; recommends and evaluates programs to reduce losses from accidents; leads compliance with OSHA regulations and Tyson Foods’ Ergonomic program; and inspects machinery, equipment, working conditions, plant operations, and live operations for compliance with applicable requirements. The role maintains OSHA files and supporting documents, accompanies OSHA inspectors, reviews permits and operations, identifies potential violations, and recommends corrections. It analyzes accident statistics, communicates policy and procedure changes, ensures health and safety policies and practices are reviewed and updated, and conducts field inspections, procedural audits, and training. The manager investigates safety incidents and prepares reports for the insurance carrier, risk management system, and corporate safety office. The position requires travel up to 40%. The work shift is 1st shift. Candidates must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Relocation assistance is not available. Professional team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, comply with company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs. People leaders are expected to promote responsible AI use and accountability for AI-supported work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an academic field directly related and essential to the position; the education description states knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college.
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 effectively present information 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 for safety and environmental approaches, including PSM and RMP safety practices.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, 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 work with abstract and concrete variables.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to travel up to 40%.

Nice To Haves

It is highly recommended that applicants attach a resume in Word or PDF format or complete the work history on the application.

Responsibilities

Provide safety leadership and strategic direction for continuous improvement across the processing facility and live operations.
Support and advise site management regarding the Safety Management system as a member of the Plant Management Team.
Develop a proactive local safety strategy and contribute to the complex’s safety vision.
Enhance established safety programs and implement new programs in a team environment.
Promote a safety culture and behaviors aligned with Tyson Foods’ goals, and accelerate sharing of best practices.
Serve as the site representative for Health and Safety and direct site safety programs.
Recommend, implement, and measure the effectiveness of programs designed to minimize losses due to accidents.
Lead compliance with OSHA regulations and the Tyson Foods Ergonomic program.
Inspect machinery, equipment, working conditions, plant operations, and live operations for compliance with OSHA and applicable state and federal requirements.
Maintain OSHA files and supporting documents and accompany OSHA inspectors during complex inspections.
Report potential regulatory violations and recommend corrective actions.
Analyze accident statistics to identify needed precautions and changes for plant safety.
Communicate safety policy and procedure changes to management personnel.
Ensure health and safety policies, procedures, and practices are reviewed annually or as required and rolled out promptly.
Conduct safety inspections and procedural audits in the field and take immediate corrective action when required.
Review safety 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 required reports for the insurance carrier, risk management system, and corporate safety office.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, comply with company policies, critically evaluate outputs, and apply professional judgment; as a people leader, support responsible adoption and accountability for AI-supported outcomes.
Travel up to 40%.