Health And Safety Manager

JBS Foods•Perry, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health and Safety Manager develops, implements, and manages health and safety programs at JBS Prepared Foods’ Perry, Iowa, sow harvest and sausage processing facility. The role ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, JBS safety standards, and other applicable requirements while partnering with plant leadership to promote employee safety, proactive risk management, and continuous improvement. The manager oversees the plant’s occupational health function, including supervision of the on-site Plant Nurse, and leads safety education and risk-reduction initiatives across plant departments. The position reports to the Head of Safety (Corporate) and Plant Manager and directly supervises the Occupational Health Specialist. The work includes regular presence on the production floor, which may involve cold, wet, and noisy conditions, as well as climbing ladders, navigating stairs, bending, and walking long distances for inspections. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of safety leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with OSHA compliance, incident investigations, and EHS program management.
Expertise in OSHA regulations, risk assessment, ergonomics, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days.
Strong leadership skills and ability to influence at all organizational levels.
Excellent problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience in USDA-regulated or food industry settings.
Familiarity with ammonia refrigeration safety and Process Safety Management (PSM).
Experience with industrial hygiene monitoring.
Experience with EHS management systems.
CSP, ASP, or equivalent safety certification.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and implement the plant’s Health and Safety Plan in alignment with corporate policies and OSHA/EPA regulations.
Lead plant-wide safety programs, initiatives, and performance metrics to achieve corporate and site goals, including zero-injury strategies.
Supervise the Plant Nurse and health services program, aligning occupational health requirements and injury and illness management with the risk management strategy.
Conduct hazard assessments and job safety analyses across manufacturing, maintenance, utility, and other areas, identifying and mitigating risks.
Oversee accident and incident investigations, perform root cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions are completed promptly.
Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, workers’ compensation protocols, and internal Health & Safety Audit requirements.
Maintain OSHA logs, incident tracking, and regulatory reporting records.
Design and deliver safety training for new hires, supervisors, and existing employees, including training on LOTO, fall protection, ammonia and PSM safety awareness, PPE, and ergonomics.
Promote proactive safety behaviors through coaching, daily observations, and consistent communication.
Lead employee engagement initiatives such as Behavior-Based Safety and Safety Committees.
Maintain and test emergency action plans for fires, ammonia leaks, severe weather, and chemical incidents.
Oversee occupational health activities, including first aid response, ergonomic assessments, and medical case management through the Plant Nurse.
Monitor compliance with bloodborne pathogen, hearing conservation, and respiratory protection programs.
Track and report safety KPIs, including incident rates, near-miss reporting, and safety training completion, to plant and corporate leadership.
Partner with maintenance and operations to incorporate safety into capital projects and process changes.
Identify technologies and best practices to reduce injury risk and improve compliance efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.