Manager Safety - RVI-Cuthbert, GA

Tyson Foods•Cuthbert, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Safety provides safety leadership and strategic direction by leading the plant’s safety continuous improvement efforts. As an integral member of the Plant Management Team, the role supports and advises site management on the Safety Management system. It develops a proactive local safety strategy, supports continual improvement and consistent implementation of safety programs, and works to prevent or reduce safety, health, and medical issues. The position fosters behaviors, attitudes, and a safety culture aligned with Tyson Foods’ goals, and helps accelerate sharing of best practices across the facility. The role directs site safety programs, recommends programs to minimize accident-related losses, and measures program effectiveness. It leads compliance with OSHA regulations and Tyson Foods’ Ergonomic program, inspects machinery, equipment, and working conditions, maintains OSHA files and supporting documents, and accompanies OSHA inspectors. It regularly reviews plant operations, permits, and equipment for compliance with state and federal regulations; identifies potential violations and recommends corrections; and analyzes accident statistics to determine needed precautions and safety changes. The Manager communicates safety policy and procedure changes to management, ensures policies and practices are reviewed annually or as required, and conducts field safety inspections and procedural audits. The role reviews safety areas and policies, determines causes, identifies corrective actions, and conducts training in ergonomics, emergency response, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment. It investigates safety incidents, reviews incident reports, and completes reports for the insurance carrier risk management system and corporate safety office. The position is on first shift and is based at the RVI facility in Cuthbert, Georgia. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three or more years of progressive experience in environmental safety and sustainability management preferred.
Strong knowledge of safety regulations, OSHA, hazard communication, accident investigation, and safety training methods.
Knowledge of industry best practices for safety and environmental approaches, including PSM and RMP safety practices.
Standard computer skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations, and to write.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
As a People Leader, ability to drive responsible adoption of approved AI tools, enable effective use, identify opportunities to improve team performance, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Resume in PDF or Word format and/or a fully completed application showing current and past work experience is highly recommended.
Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

Formulate a proactive local safety strategy that supports sustainable, healthy, and safe plant operations.
Participate in developing the plant’s safety vision, enhancing established programs, and implementing new programs consistently within a team environment.
Help eliminate, prevent, or reduce safety, health, and medical issues.
Support the development and maintenance of behaviors, attitudes, and a safety culture aligned with Tyson Foods’ goals.
Promote sharing of safety best practices across the facility.
Direct site safety programs and recommend new programs to minimize accident-related company losses.
Measure the effectiveness of safety programs.
Lead compliance with OSHA regulations and Tyson Foods’ Ergonomic program.
Inspect machinery, equipment, and working conditions for OSHA compliance; maintain OSHA files and supporting documents; and accompany OSHA inspectors during plant inspections.
Review plant operations, permits, and equipment for compliance with state and federal regulations; report potential violations and recommend corrections.
Analyze accident statistics to identify necessary 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 needed and rolled out in a timely manner.
Conduct field safety inspections and procedural audits and take immediate corrective action when required.
Review safety areas and 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 required reports for the insurance carrier risk management system and corporate safety office.