Manager Safety-1st Shift-RVI-Hanceville

0003 Tyson Farms, Inc.; Hanceville (AL); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tyson Foods is seeking a Safety Manager in our Alabama facility to lead the safety strategy and drive a proactive culture. You will partner with plant leadership to implement programs, oversee OSHA compliance, and lead investigations into incidents and near-misses.

The role requires strong communication, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to protect team members and improve operational performance.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, EHS, Business Admin, Engineering or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive EHS leadership within manufacturing or related environments.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute a comprehensive site safety strategy aligned with Tyson Foods goals.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce injuries and hazards.
• Partner with plant leadership to foster a strong safety culture and employee involvement.
• Lead accident and incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA logs, safety records, and regulatory reporting.

Kenntnisse

OSHA knowledge

Hazard communication

Accident investigations

Safety management systems

MS Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field

Tools

Safety reporting systems

Risk management software

Incident tracking systems

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details: The Safety Manager provides leadership, strategic direction, and technical expertise to drive a culture of safety, health, and environmental excellence throughout the facility. As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, this position partners with site management to develop, implement, and continuously improve safety programs and processes that protect team members, ensure regulatory compliance, and support operational performance. This role is responsible for leading the facility's safety strategy, fostering a proactive safety culture, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk, prevent injuries, and promote sustainable workplace practices. The Safety Manager serves as a trusted advisor to plant leadership, championing behavioral safety, regulatory compliance, and best-practice sharing across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive site safety strategy aligned with company goals and objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing injuries, incidents, and workplace hazards.
• Partner with plant leadership to build and sustain a strong safety culture through engagement, accountability, and employee involvement.
• Support the development and implementation of new safety programs, policies, and procedures designed to improve workplace safety and reduce organizational risk.
• Drive compliance with all federal, state, local, and company safety regulations, including OSHA standards and Tyson Foods safety programs.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety initiatives through audits, inspections, trend analysis, and performance metrics.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Analyze incident, injury, and near-miss data to identify trends and develop prevention strategies.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain OSHA logs, safety records, permit documentation, and all required regulatory reporting.
• Serve as the primary contact during OSHA inspections and coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Ensure plant operations, equipment, permits, and processes comply with environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Conduct field safety observations, behavioral audits, and compliance reviews to ensure safe work practices are consistently followed.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs in areas including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Ergonomics, Emergency Response, Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Programs (RMP).
• Promote best-practice sharing and serve as a change agent for continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, human resources, and corporate safety teams to achieve safety and business objectives.
• Ensure all safety policies, procedures, and programs are reviewed annually and updated as necessary to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Prepare reports and communicate safety performance, trends, and recommendations to plant and corporate leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Business Administration, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, professional certifications, and relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) leadership within manufacturing, food production, industrial, or related environments.
• Experience leading safety initiatives, compliance programs, incident investigations, and employee training programs.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard communication requirements, accident investigation techniques, and safety management systems.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Programs (RMP), ergonomics, and environmental compliance preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard business software applications.
• Experience using safety reporting, risk management, and incident tracking systems preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex data and generate meaningful reports and recommendations.

Communication & Leadership Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence and engage leadership, team members, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Strong facilitation, training, coaching, and team-building skills.

Additional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements and technical information.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Supervisory Responsibility

Provides leadership and direction for site safety programs and may supervise safety professionals, coordinators, or support personnel as assigned.

Travel

Limited travel may be required for training, audits, regulatory meetings, and corporate safety initiatives.

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.

AI Policy

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance

Eligible: Yes

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Background Check

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks.

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.

Unsolicited Assistance Policy

Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

Company Culture and Talent Strategy

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.

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