Safety Manager-54th St. Plant

Tyson Foods, Inc.•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 regarding the Safety Management System. The position develops and advances a proactive local safety strategy, strengthens the facility’s safety culture, directs site-wide safety programs, and oversees compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations. The role also conducts inspections, training, and incident investigations, and supports reporting to insurance carriers, risk management systems, and the corporate safety office. The role is based at the 54th St. Plant in the Prepared Foods Division and works on first shift. Travel is required as needed. Candidates must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available. 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 is preferred.
Three or more years of progressive experience in environmental safety and sustainability management is 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 general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Must reside in the United States.
No sponsorship is available for this position.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 collaboratively.
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 best-practice sharing within the facility.
Direct site-wide safety programs and recommend and implement initiatives to minimize losses due to accidents.
Measure safety-program effectiveness and lead compliance with OSHA regulations and the Tyson Foods OSHA Ergonomic program.
Inspect machinery, equipment, working conditions, and plant operations for compliance with OSHA standards and state and federal regulations.
Maintain OSHA files and supporting documents and accompany OSHA inspectors during plant inspections.
Report potential regulatory violations, recommend corrections, and analyze accident statistics to determine necessary safety precautions.
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 procedures, lockout/tagout, 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.