Manager Complex Safety - Wilkesboro, NC

Tyson Foods; Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods seeks a Complex Safety Manager to provide safety leadership and strategic direction for the Wilkesboro complex. You will guide site management with the Safety Management System and develop proactive local safety strategies to improve health and safety in live and processing operations.

The role involves eliminating hazards, training teams, and acting as a change agent to share best practices across the complex. Travel up to 40% and 1st shift work are required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA) and ergonomic programs.
• Experience leading safety programs in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Ability to analyze accidents and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex safety programs and strategic safety improvements.
• Advise site management on Safety Management System implementation.
• Inspect facilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee OSHA-related activities.
• Investigate incidents, prepare reports for risk management and insurance.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA regulations

Hazmat

Incident investigation

Safety program management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Details

SUMMARY: The Complex Safety Manager will provide Safety leadership and strategic direction by leading the complex in continuous safety improvement efforts. As an integral member of the Plant Management Team, the Complex Safety Manager will support and advise site management with regard to the Safety Management system. Formulate a proactive, local Safety strategy that drives the processing facility and live operations to become sustainable, healthy and safe operationally. Participate in developing a vision for Safety, which includes continual enhancement of established programs and consistent implementation of new programs within a team environment. The successful candidate will be involved in the effort to eliminate, prevent, or reduce the occurrence of safety, health and medical issues. The candidate will also facilitate the development and maintenance of behaviors, attitudes and a safety culture that supports the goals and behaviors and actions of Tyson Foods. The Complex Safety Manager will act as a change agent to accelerate best practice sharing within the complex (both processing facility and live operations). Serve as the sites representative for Health and Safety. Directs the safety programs for the site; Recommends the design and implementation of new programs to minimize company losses due to accidents; Measures effectiveness of programs; Lead the compliance with OSHA regulations and OSHA/Tyson Foods Ergonomic program; Inspect machinery, equipment and working conditions to ensure compliance with OSHA; Maintain OSHA file and support documents; Accompanies OSHA inspector on any complex inspections; Regularly inspects and reviews plant and live operations to assure compliance of all permits, operation and equipment with state and federal regulations; Reports any potential violations and recommends corrections as needed; Analyzes accident statistics to establish necessary precautions and changes needed for plant safety; Communicates safety policy and procedure changes to management personnel; Responsible for ensuring that all health & safety policies, procedures and practices are reviewed on an annual basis, or as changes and updates are required by practices or regulation, and are rolled-out in a timely manner; Conducts safety inspections and procedural audits in the field and have the skills, knowledge and ability to take immediate corrective action if required; Reviews all safety areas to review policies, determine causes, identify corrective actions and conducts training in areas, such as, ergonomics, emergency response team, lockout/tag out, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment; Investigates all safety related incidents, reviews incident reports and completes necessary reports for insurance carrier, risk management system and corporate safety office.

Requirements

Education: Broad knowledge in general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelors degree or equivalent in an academic field directly related and essential to the position.

Experience: 5+ years of experience with 3+ years progressive experience in general safety and in working with fire protection equipment, Hazmat Response, Department of Transportation; prior safety management experience.

Computer Skills: Standard computer skills.

Communication Skills: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Special Skills: Strong knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA, hazard communications, ergonomics, accident investigation and safety training methods); Knowledgeable about industry best practice regarding safety and environmental approaches with PSM & RMP safety practices; Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Travel

Ability to travel up to 40%.

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Relocation Assistance

No

Physical Requirements

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Benefits

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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Company Culture

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.