Safety Manager-54th St. Plant

Advance Food Company•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 role supports and advises site management on the Safety Management System. The position develops and drives a proactive local safety strategy, strengthens the plant’s safety culture, directs site-wide safety programs, and promotes compliance with OSHA and other state and federal regulations. The Safety Manager inspects operations and equipment, leads safety training and incident investigations, analyzes accident data, and recommends corrective actions to reduce risks and company losses. The role is based at the 54th St. Plant, works first shift, and may require travel as needed. Candidates must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

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 communication, accident investigation, and safety training methods.
Knowledge of industry best practices in 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.
Must reside in the United States.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
For internal applicants: no four or more attendance points under the eight-point policy on the application date, no written warnings in the past six months, and no recorded suspensions in the past twelve months.

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 support a sustainable, healthy, and operationally safe plant.
Contribute to the development of a safety framework, enhance existing programs, and implement new safety initiatives.
Promote behaviors, attitudes, and a safety culture aligned with Tyson Foods’ goals, and facilitate sharing of best practices.
Direct site-wide safety programs and recommend and implement initiatives to minimize losses due to accidents.
Measure the effectiveness of safety programs and lead compliance with OSHA regulations and the 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.
Review plant operations for compliance with state and federal regulations, report potential violations, and recommend corrections.
Analyze accident statistics and establish precautions to 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 policies and areas, determine causes of issues, and identify corrective actions.
Conduct training in ergonomics, emergency response, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment.
Investigate safety-related incidents, review incident reports, and complete reports for insurance carriers, risk management systems, and the corporate safety office.