Manager Complex Safety - New Holland, PA

Tyson Poultry•New Holland, PA

About The Position

The Complex Safety Manager provides safety leadership and strategic direction, leading continuous safety improvement across the complex. 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 for the processing facility and live operations. The manager helps establish a vision for safety, enhances existing programs, implements new programs, and promotes behaviors and a safety culture aligned with Tyson Foods’ goals. The role also serves as a change agent for sharing best practices across the complex and as the site representative for Health and Safety. The position directs site safety programs and recommends new programs to reduce losses due to accidents. It leads OSHA and Tyson Foods Ergonomic program compliance, oversees inspections and documentation, reviews safety policies and practices, and supports training and incident investigations. The manager may travel up to 40%.

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 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 the 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, 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 business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret 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.

Responsibilities

Provide safety leadership and strategic direction for continuous safety improvement across the complex.
Advise site management on the Safety Management system and formulate a local safety strategy for the processing facility and live operations.
Develop a vision for safety, improve established programs, and support implementation of new programs.
Promote safety behaviors, attitudes, and culture aligned with Tyson Foods’ goals.
Share best practices across the complex and serve as the site representative for Health and Safety.
Direct site safety programs and recommend new programs to minimize company losses due to accidents.
Measure the effectiveness of safety programs.
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.
Inspect and review plant and live operations for compliance with permits, operations, equipment, and state and federal regulations; report potential violations and recommend corrections.
Analyze accident statistics and recommend necessary safety precautions and changes.
Communicate changes to safety policies and procedures to management personnel.
Ensure health and safety policies, procedures, and practices are reviewed annually or when required, and rolled out in a timely manner.
Conduct field safety inspections and procedural audits, taking immediate corrective action when needed.
Review safety policies, determine causes, identify corrective actions, and conduct training in ergonomics, emergency response, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment.
Investigate safety incidents, review incident reports, and complete reports for the insurance carrier, risk management system, and corporate safety office.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel up to 40%.