Safety Manager

Enidchamber; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Enid, OK is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the plant's safety strategy and drive continuous improvement within the Safety Management system. You will advise site management and oversee OSHA compliance, ergonomic initiatives, and incident investigations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in environmental safety. You will train staff, conduct inspections, and champion a strong safety culture across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management engineering, or industrial technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of progressive experience in environmental safety and sustainability management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, incident investigation, and safety training methods.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and drive a proactive local safety strategy to establish a safe plant.
• Develop and implement a visionary safety framework with the team.
• Eliminate or reduce safety, health, and medical issues wherever possible.
• Foster a safety culture aligned with company goals and share best practices.
• Direct safety programs site-wide and recommend new initiatives to minimize losses.
• Measure program effectiveness and ensure OSHA compliance including ergonomic program.

Skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Safety management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management Engineering, or Industrial Technology or related field

Tools

Computer skills

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 regarding the Safety Management system.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Contributes 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.
• 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.
• Inspect machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
• Maintain OSHA files and support documents, accompanying OSHA inspectors during plant inspections.
• 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.
• Communicate safety policy and procedure changes to management personnel.
• Conduct safety inspections and procedural audits in the field, taking immediate corrective action if required.
• 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.
• 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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

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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