Supervisor Safety-1st Shift- Tecumseh Plant

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Hours may vary based on audits, training needs, and operational requirements.)

Position Overview

The Safety Supervisor is responsible for monitoring and supporting site safety programs to ensure compliance with company policies, Tyson Foods Safety Management Systems, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This role helps drive a proactive safety culture by identifying hazards, implementing corrective actions, conducting training, and providing safety-related guidance and analysis to plant leadership and team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain site safety programs and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
• Investigate workplace incidents and support accident prevention efforts.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and statistical data.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments.
• Identify potential workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Facilitate safety training programs, including:
  • Ergonomics
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Hazard Communication
  • Emergency Response
  • General Safety Awareness
• Support new hire safety orientation and onboarding.
• Analyze safety performance metrics, leading indicators, and lagging indicators.
• Communicate safety trends and recommendations to plant leadership.
• Coordinate implementation of hazard control measures and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance regarding federal, state, and local compliance requirements.
• Develop expertise in Tyson Foods Safety Management System elements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to workplace safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Safety, Engineering, or a related field required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of safety experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and workplace safety practices.
• Experience with incident investigations and hazard identification.
• Strong computer skills, including:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
• Strong analytical and data-management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with frontline employees as well as plant leadership.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a safety-focused professional who can successfully balance regulatory compliance with employee engagement. They should be comfortable speaking in front of groups, conducting training sessions, analyzing safety data, and partnering with operations leaders to reduce risk and improve overall safety performance.

Suggested Interview Questions

Safety Knowledge

Describe your experience with OSHA compliance and workplace safety programs.

How have you identified and corrected safety hazards in previous roles?

Tell me about a time you led a safety initiative that improved workplace performance.

Incident Investigation

Walk me through your process for investigating a workplace injury or near-miss.

How do you ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained?

Training & Communication

What safety training programs have you facilitated?

How do you keep employees engaged during safety training sessions?

Describe a time you had to communicate a difficult safety issue to leadership.

Data & Analytics

What safety metrics have you tracked and reported?

How have you used leading and lagging indicators to identify trends and drive improvements?

Leadership & Influence

How do you gain buy-in from supervisors and employees when implementing new safety procedures?

Tell us about a time you influenced a safety-related decision without having direct authority.

Key Competencies

• OSHA Compliance
• Safety Program Management
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation
• Safety Training & Facilitation
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Problem Solving
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Regulatory Compliance
• Leadership & Influence

Recruiting Talking Points

• Day-shift schedule with weekends generally off.
• Opportunity to become a subject matter expert in Tyson Foods Safety Systems.
• High visibility role interacting directly with plant leadership.
• Strong blend of field safety, training, compliance, and data analytics.
• Excellent career path into Safety Manager and broader Environmental Health & Safety leadership positions.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on employe