Safety Manager-54th St. Plant

Tyson•Enid, OK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Tyson Foods is seeking a Safety Manager for its Prepared Foods Division at the 54th St. Plant. This role provides safety leadership and strategic direction by leading the plant’s continuous improvement efforts. As an integral member of the Plant Management Team, the Safety Manager supports and advises site management regarding the Safety Management system. The position develops and drives a proactive local safety strategy, advances safety programs and initiatives, supports a strong safety culture, and directs site-wide programs to reduce losses from accidents. It oversees compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations, inspects plant operations and equipment, analyzes incidents and statistics, conducts training and audits, and completes incident and regulatory documentation. The role is based in the United States, requires travel as needed, and works on 1st shift. Relocation assistance is not eligible.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
Three or more years of progressive experience in environmental safety and sustainability management is preferred.
Strong knowledge of safety regulations, OSHA hazard communications, 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 public.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Travel as needed.
Must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including protecting sensitive information, following company policies, validating outputs, critically evaluating results, and applying professional judgment. People leaders are also expected to enable responsible adoption and ensure accountability for AI-supported outcomes.

Responsibilities

Formulate and drive a proactive local safety strategy to establish a sustainable, healthy, and operationally safe plant.
Participate in developing a safety framework, enhancing existing programs, and implementing new initiatives collaboratively.
Contribute to efforts to eliminate, prevent, or reduce safety, health, and medical issues, and foster behaviors, attitudes, and a safety culture aligned with Tyson Foods’ goals.
Direct site-wide safety programs, recommend and implement initiatives to minimize losses due to accidents, measure program effectiveness, and 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.
Inspect and review plant operations for state and federal regulatory compliance, report potential violations, recommend corrections, and analyze accident statistics to identify precautions.
Communicate changes to safety policies and procedures to management personnel.
Conduct field safety inspections and procedural audits, taking immediate corrective action when required.
Review safety areas and policies, determine causes of issues, and identify corrective actions.
Conduct training in ergonomics, emergency response team, lockout/tag out, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment.
Investigate safety-related incidents, review incident reports, and complete required reports for insurance carriers, risk management systems, and the corporate safety office.