Safety Manager

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Alexandria (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the plants' safety strategy within the Prepared Foods Division. You will partner with plant management to drive continuous improvement, ensure OSHA compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture across the site.

Responsibilities include developing local safety programs, training teams, inspecting operations, and reporting safety metrics to leadership while ensuring alignment with Tyson Foods’ safety goals and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in environmental safety and sustainability management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard communications, and incident investigation.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business publications and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and drive a proactive local safety strategy to establish a sustainable, healthy, and operationally safe plant.
• Direct safety programs site-wide, implementing initiatives to minimize losses from accidents.
• Inspect machinery and working conditions to ensure OSHA compliance and report improvements.
• Investigate incidents, review reports, and communicate safety policy changes to management.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal and written communication

Safety knowledge

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Bachelor's degree in Management Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology

Tools

OSHA regulations knowledge

Job description

Job Details

At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division as a Safety Manager!

The Safety Manager will provide Safety leadership and strategic direction by leading the plants 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

Safety Strategy and Vision:

• Formulate and drive a proactive local safety strategy to establish a sustainable, healthy, and operationally safe plant.
• Participate in the development of a visionary safety framework, continually enhancing existing programs, and consistently implementing new initiatives within a collaborative team environment.
• Health and Safety Advocacy:
• Contribute to efforts aimed at eliminating, preventing, or reducing safety, health, and medical issues.
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of behaviors, attitudes, and a safety culture aligning with Tyson Foods’ goals, acting as a change agent to accelerate best practice sharing within the facility.
• Program Direction and Innovation:
• Direct safety programs site-wide, recommending and implementing new initiatives to minimize company losses due to accidents.
• Measure the effectiveness of safety programs and lead compliance with OSHA regulations and the OSHA Tyson Foods Ergonomic program.

Compliance Oversight:

• Inspect machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
• Maintain OSHA files and support documents, accompanying OSHA inspectors during plant inspections.
• Regulatory Compliance and Reporting: Regularly inspect and review plant operations to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Report potential violations, recommend corrections as needed, and analyze accident statistics to establish necessary precautions for enhanced plant safety.
• Communication and Training: Communicate safety policy and procedure changes to management personnel.
• Conduct safety inspections and procedural audits in the field, taking immediate corrective action if required.

Policy Review and Training:

• Review all safety areas, policies, determine causes, and identify corrective actions.
• Conduct training in areas such as ergonomics, emergency response team, lockout/tag out, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment.
• Incident Investigation and Reporting:
• Investigate all safety-related incidents, review incident reports, and complete necessary reports for insurance carriers, risk management systems, and the 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 preferred.
• Experience: 3 plus years of progressive experience in environmental 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 public. Strong written and verbal communication.
• Special Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Travel: As needed
• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• No sponsorship is available for this position.
• Resume required
  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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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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.

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.