Manager Safety - RVI-Cuthbert, GA

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Cuthbert (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, dental, vision and Rx benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. seeks a Safety Leader to provide strategic direction for the plant's safety and sustainability initiatives.

You will advise site management on the Safety Management System and lead continuous improvement across programs, training, and incident avoidance. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in environmental safety, with strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and risk management practices.

Qualifications

• This role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of progressive experience in environmental safety and sustainability management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard communications, and incident investigations.
• Familiarity with PSM/RMP safety practices and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct and improve site safety programs to minimize losses and incidents.
• Lead OSHA compliance efforts and drive safety culture across the plant.
• Inspect equipment and working conditions for regulatory compliance and risk reduction.
• Collaborate with management to implement proactive safety strategies and training.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA regulations

Accident investigation

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or Industrial Technology or related field

Job description

Management Level:

86

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

SUMMARY:

This position will provide Safety leadership and strategic direction by leading the plant’s Safety continuous improvement efforts. As an integral member of the Plant Management Team this position will support and advise site management with regard to the Safety Management system.

Responsibilities include:

• Formulate a proactive local safety strategy that drives the plant 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.
• Be involved in the effort to eliminate prevent or reduce the occurrence of safety, health, and medical issues.
• This position 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 and will act as a change agent to accelerate best practice sharing within the facility.

Other duties include:

• Direct the safety programs for the site.
• Recommend 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.

Other responsibilities include:

• Accompany OSHA inspector on plant inspections.
• Regularly inspect and review plant operations to assure compliance of all permits, operations, and equipment with state and federal regulations.
• Report any potential violations and recommend corrections as needed.
• Analyze accident statistics to establish necessary precautions and changes needed for plant safety.
• Communicates safety policy and procedure changes to management personnel.
• Ensure that all health safety policies, procedures and practices are reviewed on an annual basis or as changes and updates are required by practices or regulations and are rolled out in a timely manner.
• In addition, this position will conduct 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/tagout, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment.
• Investigating all safety related incidents, reviews incident reports and completes necessary reports for insurance carrier risk management system and corporate safety office.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or Industrial Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

3 plus years of progressive experience in environment safety and sustainability management preferred. Strong knowledge of safety regulations, OSHA, hazard communications, accident investigation, and safety training methods. Knowledge of industry best practice regarding safety and environmental approaches with PSM RMP safety practices.

Computer Skills:

Standard computer skills.

Communication Skills:

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Special Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write.

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above.

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

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

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.

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