Plant Safety Leader & Continuous Improvement Champion

Tyson Foods; Cuthbert (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Safety leader to guide the plant's safety program and drive continuous improvement. The role integrates with the Plant Management Team to advise on the Safety Management System and strategic direction for safe operations.

The incumbent will lead proactive safety initiatives, develop a vision for safety, and champion a culture of safe practices across all shifts. Strong OSHA knowledge and collaboration with management are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading plant safety programs.
• Familiar with OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Effective communication with site management and teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA compliance

Change agent

Team collaboration

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking a Safety leader to guide the plant's safety program and drive continuous improvement. The role integrates with the Plant Management Team to advise on the Safety Management System and strategic direction for safe operations.

The incumbent will lead proactive safety initiatives, develop a vision for safety, and champion a culture of safe practices across all shifts. Strong OSHA knowledge and collaboration with management are essential.