Safety Manager-54th St. Plant

Tyson Foods•Enid, OK

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About The Position

The Safety Manager provides safety leadership and strategic direction by leading the plant’s safety continuous-improvement efforts. As an integral member of the Plant Management Team, this position supports and advises site management regarding the Safety Management system. The role develops and drives a proactive local safety strategy, advances a sustainable and safe plant environment, directs site-wide safety programs, and promotes a strong safety culture. It also oversees regulatory compliance, inspections, training, incident investigations, and safety reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; preferred.
Three or more years of progressive experience in environmental safety and sustainability management; 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 general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Must reside in the United States to be considered.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs. People leaders must also drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance, and ensure accountability for AI-supported outcomes.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Formulate and drive a proactive local safety strategy to establish a sustainable, healthy, and operationally safe plant.
Participate in developing a visionary safety framework, enhancing existing programs, and implementing new initiatives in collaboration with the team.
Contribute to efforts to eliminate, prevent, or reduce safety, health, and medical issues.
Develop and maintain safety behaviors, attitudes, and culture aligned with Tyson Foods’ goals, and accelerate sharing of best practices within the facility.
Direct site-wide safety programs and recommend and implement initiatives to minimize company losses due to accidents.
Measure safety program effectiveness and lead compliance with OSHA regulations and the OSHA Tyson Foods Ergonomic program.
Inspect machinery, equipment, and working conditions for compliance with OSHA standards.
Maintain OSHA files and supporting documents, and accompany OSHA inspectors during plant inspections.
Inspect and review plant operations for compliance with state and federal regulations.
Report potential violations, recommend corrections, and analyze accident statistics to determine precautions that can improve plant safety.
Communicate safety policy and procedure changes 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 prepare required reports for insurance carriers, risk management systems, and the corporate safety office.