Health And Safety Manager

Jbs Usa•Perry, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health and Safety Manager develops, implements, and manages health and safety programs at JBS USA’s Sow Harvest & Sausage Processing Facility in Perry, Iowa. The role ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, JBS safety standards, and other applicable requirements while partnering with plant leadership to strengthen employee safety, proactive risk management, and continuous improvement. The manager oversees the plant’s occupational health function, including supervision of the Plant Nurse, and leads safety education and risk-reduction initiatives across plant departments. The position leads the facility’s health and safety plan, safety programs, performance metrics, hazard assessments, incident investigations, employee training, emergency preparedness, occupational health activities, and continuous-improvement efforts. The role reports to the Head of Safety (Corporate) and Plant Manager and has one direct report, the Occupational Health Specialist. The position requires frequent presence on the production floor, where conditions may be cold, wet, and noisy. The employee may need to climb ladders, navigate stairs, bend, and walk long distances for inspections. Essential job functions must be performable with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
Prior 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 people at all organizational levels.
Excellent problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making.
Ability to climb ladders, navigate stairs, bend, and walk long distances as needed for inspections.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and implement the plant Health and Safety Plan to ensure compliance with corporate policies and OSHA/EPA regulations.
Lead plant-wide safety programs, initiatives, and performance metrics in pursuit of corporate and site-level goals, including zero-injury strategies.
Supervise the Plant Nurse and health services program, aligning occupational health requirements and injury and illness management practices with risk-management strategy.
Conduct hazard assessments and job safety analyses to identify and mitigate risks in manufacturing, maintenance, utility, and other areas.
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 accurate OSHA logs, incident-tracking records, and regulatory reports.
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 KPIs such as incident rates, near-miss reporting, and safety-training completion to plant and corporate leadership.
Partner with maintenance and operations to integrate 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.