Senior Health & Safety Manager - Food Processing

Pilgrim; Perry (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement within a global org

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

JBS USA in Perry, IA is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to develop and manage comprehensive safety programs, ensuring OSHA compliance and a proactive safety culture across all plant departments.

You will supervise the Plant Nurse, conduct risk assessments, lead incident investigations, and deliver training on LOTO, Fall Protection, Ammonia safety, and ergonomics to a diverse workforce. This role offers growth within the safety organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field required (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5+ years of safety leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably USDA-regulated or food industry settings.
• Experience with OSHA compliance, incident investigations, and EHS program management.
• Certifications: CSP, ASP, or equivalent safety certifications preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification required (or ability to obtain within 90 days).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage Health and Safety programs to ensure OSHA compliance and safety culture.
• Lead plant-wide safety programs, initiatives, and metrics including zero-injury goals.
• Supervise the Plant Nurse and health services program, manage occupational health activities.
• Conduct hazard assessments and job safety analyses to mitigate risks.
• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA logs, incident tracking, and regulatory reporting.
• Design and deliver safety training including LOTO, Fall Protection, Ammonia/PSM, PPE, and ergonomics.
• Lead safety culture campaigns and emergency preparedness activities.
• Track KPIs and partner with maintenance to integrate safety in projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Ergonomics

Problem-solving

Data-driven decisions

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Influence at all levels

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS management systems

Job description

JBS USA in Perry, IA is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to develop and manage comprehensive safety programs, ensuring OSHA compliance and a proactive safety culture across all plant departments.

You will supervise the Plant Nurse, conduct risk assessments, lead incident investigations, and deliver training on LOTO, Fall Protection, Ammonia safety, and ergonomics to a diverse workforce. This role offers growth within the safety organization.