Complex Safety Supervisor

Tyson Foods•Hutchinson, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays an important role in our success. That’s where you come in. We are hiring immediately for a Complex Safety Manager role. Setting the table for your success: At Tyson Foods, our team members’ health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That’s why we’re committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family. We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION! Benefits include medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; 9 paid holidays; 3 weeks paid vacation upon hire; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program. We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more! This location is part of our Prepared Foods Division. The Complex Safety Manager will provide Safety leadership and strategic direction by leading the plants Safety continuous improvement efforts at the South Hutchinson and working closely with the Hutchinson location. As an integral member of the Plant Management Team this position will support and advise site management with regard to the Safety Management system.

Requirements

Education: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Management Engineering, or Industrial Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Experience: 3 plus years of progressive experience in environment safety and sustainability management preferred.
Strong knowledge of safety regulations OSHA hazard communications, accident investigation and safety training methods.
Knowledge of industry best practice regarding safety and environmental approaches with PSM RMP safety practices.
Computer Skills: Standard computer skills.
Communication Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Strong written and verbal communication.
Special Skills: Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Travel: As needed
Must reside in the United States to be considered.
No sponsorship available with this position.

Responsibilities

Safety Strategy and Vision: Formulate and drive a proactive local safety strategy to establish a sustainable, healthy, and operationally safe plant. Participate in the development of a visionary safety framework, continually enhancing existing programs, and consistently implementing new initiatives within a collaborative team environment.
Health and Safety Advocacy: Contribute to efforts aimed at eliminating, preventing, or reducing safety, health, and medical issues. Facilitate the development and maintenance of behaviors, attitudes, and a safety culture aligning with Tyson Foods' goals, acting as a change agent to accelerate best practice sharing within the facility.
Program Direction and Innovation: Direct safety programs site-wide, recommending and implementing new initiatives to minimize company losses due to accidents. Measure the effectiveness of safety programs and lead compliance with OSHA regulations and the OSHA Tyson Foods Ergonomic program.
Compliance Oversight: Inspect machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Maintain OSHA files and support documents, accompanying OSHA inspectors during plant inspections.
Regulatory Compliance and Reporting: Regularly inspect and review plant operations to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Report potential violations, recommend corrections as needed, and analyze accident statistics to establish necessary precautions for enhanced plant safety.
Communication and Training: Communicate safety policy and procedure changes to management personnel. Conduct safety inspections and procedural audits in the field, taking immediate corrective action if required.
Policy Review and Training: Review all safety areas, policies, determine causes, and identify corrective actions. Conduct training in areas such as ergonomics, emergency response team, lockout/tag out, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment.
Incident Investigation and Reporting: Investigate all safety-related incidents, review incident reports, and complete necessary reports for insurance carriers, risk management systems, and the corporate safety office.