Manager Safety - RVI-Cuthbert, GA

Tyson Foods; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Telehealth services

401k

Stock Purchase Plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Fully Funded Education

Discount Program

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Safety Leader to provide strategic direction for the plant's safety programs and to partner with site management on the Safety Management System. The role focuses on continuous improvement across operations to ensure a safe, compliant workplace.

The position emphasizes OSHA compliance, incident investigation, staff training, and building a proactive safety culture that aligns with Tyson Foods' goals and practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in environment safety and sustainability management.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Formulate a proactive local safety strategy driving sustainable, healthy, safe operations.
• Develop and implement a safety vision with continual program enhancement and new program rollout.
• Eliminate or reduce safety, health, and medical issues at the plant.
• Facilitate development and maintenance of a safety culture and act as a change agent to accelerate best practices.
• Direct the safety programs for the site and recommend new programs to minimize losses.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description

At Tyson Foods, our team members' health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That's why we're committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment.

We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• FSA and HSA available
• 401k
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
• Fully Funded Education
• Discount Program

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.
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)

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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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