Senior Process Safety Manager

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry processing company in Oakwood, GA is seeking a Sr Process Safety Manager. This key position involves driving safety initiatives across operations, managing safety programs, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This role offers a dynamic work environment with leadership responsibilities and a commitment to safety culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in process safety, industrial hygiene, or ergonomics, preferably in poultry or food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, USDA, and FSIS regulations.
• Ability to manage and influence teams while driving cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Process Safety Management programs.
• Oversee risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage safety audits and incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership in safety programs

Risk assessment methodologies

Regulatory knowledge (OSHA, EPA, USDA)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics

Job description

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The Sr Process Safety Manager is a key leader responsible for driving company-wide initiatives that ensure safe operations across poultry processing, live production, rendering, and refrigeration systems. This role develops and leads strategic programs in Process Safety Management (PSM), Industrial Hygiene (IH), and Ergonomics, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in poultry operations and demonstrates the ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence organizational change, and implement enterprise-level safety strategies.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of corporate Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Oversee enterprise-wide risk assessments and ensure consistency and effectiveness.
• Design and manage industrial hygiene programs and ergonomic assessments.

Regulatory & Technical

• Focus on PSM related to ammonia refrigeration systems and compliance with OSHA and EPA RMP regulations.
• Serve as the SME in PSM, Industrial Health, and ergonomics, providing technical guidance and training.
• Partner cross-functionally to integrate safety into various operational initiatives.

Leadership & Culture

• Manage the Regional Process Safety Managers, providing leadership, guidance, source for complex issues that arise and feedback for successes and opportunities for growth
• Provide mentorship and influence best practices across the enterprise.
• Act as a change agent, championing safety culture and aligning strategies with organizational goals.

Audit & Analysis

• Lead or participate in safety audits and incident investigations, ensuring root causes are addressed.
• Monitor safety performance data and lead corrective and preventive actions to improve outcomes.
• Partner with engineering, environmental, HR, operations, and maintenance teams in support of emergency preparedness and response initiatives, ensuring team compliance.

Experience

• 7– years of progressive experience in process safety, industrial hygiene, or ergonomics, preferably in poultry, food manufacturing, or other high-risk industries

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, USDA, and FSIS regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in multi-site safety programs and cross-functional collaboration.
• Expertise in risk assessment methodologies, safety program design, and implementation
• Ability to work non-stand shifts when needed per business requirements (e.g. holidays. weekends, extended shifts)
• Ability to travel up to 30%

This role is a Leader of People role and will manage a team with two or more full-time employees

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, or a related field.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to typical risks of injury in an office and manufacturing environment
• Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting, standing and movement around the manufacturing facilities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must adhere to the company’s Code of Conduct and all other policies.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all departmental and company safety policies and programs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Wayne-Sanderson does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.