Safety Manager - 1st Shift - Chick-N-Quick

Tyson Foods•Rogers, AR

About The Position

The Safety Manager provides safety leadership and strategic direction for the plant’s continuous improvement efforts. As an integral member of the Plant Management Team, this role supports and advises site management on the Safety Management System. The Safety Manager develops a proactive local safety strategy, contributes to the safety vision and ongoing program improvements, helps prevent or reduce safety, health, and medical issues, and fosters behaviors and a safety culture aligned with Tyson Foods’ goals. The role also serves as a change agent to accelerate the sharing of best practices within the facility. The position directs site safety programs, recommends and implements programs to minimize accident-related losses, and measures program effectiveness. It leads compliance with OSHA requirements and Tyson Foods’ Ergonomic program; inspects machinery, equipment, and working conditions; and maintains OSHA files and supporting documentation. The Safety Manager accompanies OSHA inspectors during plant inspections, reviews plant operations and permits for compliance with state and federal regulations, reports potential violations and recommends corrections, and analyzes accident statistics to determine needed precautions and changes. The Safety Manager communicates policy and procedure changes to management, ensures health and safety policies and practices are reviewed and updated, and conducts field inspections and procedural audits. The role reviews safety areas and policies, identifies causes and corrective actions, and conducts training in ergonomics, emergency response, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment. It investigates safety-related incidents and completes reports for the insurance carrier, risk management system, and corporate safety office. The position supervises a group of personnel performing related tasks and requires 1–5 trips per year. The successful candidate must be able to perform the job’s physical requirements, 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.
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.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Professional team members are expected to use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and validate AI-generated outputs. People Leaders are expected to drive responsible AI adoption and accountability for AI-supported outcomes.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of progressive experience in environmental, safety, and sustainability management.

Responsibilities

Lead the plant’s safety continuous-improvement efforts and develop a proactive local safety strategy.
Support and advise site management regarding the Safety Management System as a member of the Plant Management Team.
Help develop the plant’s safety vision, enhance existing programs, and support consistent implementation of new programs.
Promote a safety culture and behaviors aligned with Tyson Foods’ goals, and accelerate sharing of best practices.
Direct site safety programs, recommend and implement loss-prevention programs, and measure program effectiveness.
Lead compliance with OSHA regulations and Tyson Foods’ Ergonomic program.
Inspect machinery, equipment, working conditions, and plant operations for compliance; maintain OSHA files and supporting documents.
Accompany OSHA inspectors during plant inspections and review permits, operations, and equipment for compliance with state and federal regulations.
Report potential violations and recommend corrections.
Analyze accident statistics to determine necessary safety precautions and changes.
Communicate safety policy and procedure changes to management personnel.
Ensure health and safety policies, procedures, and practices are reviewed annually or as required by changes in practices or regulations, and rolled out in a timely manner.
Conduct field safety inspections and procedural audits, taking 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-related incidents and complete reports for the insurance carrier, risk management system, and corporate safety office.
Supervise a group of personnel performing somewhat identical and related tasks or activities.
Travel 1–5 times per year.