Manager Safety - RVI-Cuthbert, GA

Tyson•Cuthbert, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Safety provides safety leadership and strategic direction for the plant’s continuous improvement efforts. As an integral member of the Plant Management Team, the position supports and advises site management on the Safety Management system. The role formulates a proactive local safety strategy, advances established and new safety programs, and helps prevent or reduce safety, health, and medical issues. It also develops and maintains behaviors, attitudes, and a safety culture aligned with Tyson Foods’ goals, while accelerating best-practice sharing across the facility. The position directs site safety programs, supports OSHA compliance and the Tyson Foods Ergonomic program, and recommends and implements programs to reduce losses from accidents. It inspects machinery, equipment, working conditions, and plant operations; maintains OSHA files and supporting documents; accompanies OSHA inspectors; and identifies potential regulatory violations and corrective actions. The Manager Safety analyzes accident statistics, communicates policy and procedure changes, reviews safety practices, conducts field inspections and procedural audits, and takes immediate corrective action when needed. The role also investigates incidents, completes required reporting, and conducts training in areas including ergonomics, emergency response, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment. This is a first-shift position in Cuthbert, Georgia. Relocation assistance is eligible. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations, and to write effectively.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
People leaders are expected to drive responsible adoption of approved AI solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of progressive experience in environmental safety and sustainability management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safety leadership and strategic direction for the plant’s safety continuous improvement efforts.
Support and advise site management regarding the Safety Management system.
Formulate a proactive local safety strategy and contribute to the plant’s safety vision and programs.
Promote behaviors, attitudes, and a safety culture aligned with Tyson Foods’ goals, and facilitate best-practice sharing.
Direct the site’s safety programs and recommend and implement programs to minimize company losses due to accidents.
Measure the effectiveness of safety programs.
Lead compliance with OSHA regulations and the Tyson Foods Ergonomic program.
Inspect machinery, equipment, working conditions, and plant operations for compliance with OSHA and applicable state and federal regulations.
Maintain OSHA files and supporting documents, and accompany OSHA inspectors during plant inspections.
Report potential regulatory 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.
Review health and safety policies, procedures, and practices annually or as required by changes in practices or regulations, and ensure timely rollout.
Conduct field safety inspections and procedural audits, and take immediate corrective action when required.
Review safety areas, determine causes, identify corrective actions, and conduct training in ergonomics, emergency response team procedures, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment.
Investigate safety-related incidents, review incident reports, and complete required reports for the insurance carrier risk management system and corporate safety office.