Safety Manager

Tyson Foods; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring a Safety Manager for the Prepared Foods Division in the United States. The role leads safety strategy and advisory support to site management, focusing on developing a proactive safety framework, engaging teams, and maintaining OSHA compliance.

The position emphasizes incident investigation, training, and continuous improvement of safety programs across facilities. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of safety leadership experience, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety programs is required.
• Experience leading safety initiatives and improving safety culture.
• Ability to investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety strategy and ensure regulatory compliance across plants.
• Develop and drive a proactive safety program to minimize losses from accidents.
• Coordinate safety training, inspections, and audits with plant management.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Safety leadership

Incident investigation

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Industrial tech

Tools

MS Office

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 :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 :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.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 neededMust reside in the United States to be considered.No sponsorship is available for this position.Relocation Assistance Eligible:NoWork Shift:1ST SHIFT (United States of America)Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.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.If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here .Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.