Safety Manager – Manufacturing & Security Leader

Perdue Farms; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms seeks a Safety Manager to lead safety and security across a manufacturing complex and affiliated operations, partnering with leaders to drive continuous improvement and a world-class safety culture.

You will guide OSHA, NFPA, DHS, and DOT compliance, manage safety personnel, develop the site safety plan, lead investigations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect associates and assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, science, technical, or business field.
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing safety management.
• Proven world-class safety program with TRIR < 1.0.
• Valid driver’s license.
• OSHA knowledge and strong writing skills.
• Bilingual English; Spanish and/or French beneficial.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OHM, SAP.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER and annual 8-hour refresher.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead all safety & security efforts for the manufacturing complex and affiliated field operations.
• Direct daily activities of safety department personnel to ensure resources are used effectively.
• Lead facility security team and administer site security practices and audits.
• Provide technical safety expertise for cross-functional teams on safe operations.
• Coordinate with vehicle safety, security, environmental, PSM, and others to align activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, DHS, and DOT regulations.
• Promote safety awareness with hourly workforce and drive engagement.
• Lead site safety business plan development and KPI tracking.
• Oversee incident investigations and root-cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Develop action plans from incident data and manage emergency response activities.
• Liaise with 3rd party assessments and inspections (insurance, fire dept., OSHA, etc.).
• Maintain relationships with contractors and occupational health for safety improvements.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Safety program leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written grammar/writing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/science/technical/business

HAZWOPER certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Advanced degree in EHS / Occupational health & safety

CSP or ABIH certification (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

OHM

SAP

Job description

Perdue Farms seeks a Safety Manager to lead safety and security across a manufacturing complex and affiliated operations, partnering with leaders to drive continuous improvement and a world-class safety culture.

You will guide OSHA, NFPA, DHS, and DOT compliance, manage safety personnel, develop the site safety plan, lead investigations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect associates and assets.