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Safety Manager (A shift) – Waterloo Prepared Plant

Tyson Foods
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Feb 2025

About the role

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Job Details:

Please be sure to submit a resume in a Word or .pdf format.

This is an A shift position, Monday through Friday, with Saturdays & Sundays as needed. Applicants should be open to working on weekends and holidays as necessary.

Additional compensation is provided for the 6th and 7th workdays.

Setting the table for your success

At Tyson Foods, our team members’ health and wellness is very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That’s why we’re committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family. 

We invest in our team members and their success by providing resources like BENEFITS ON DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT and FREE EDUCATION! 

Benefits include: medical/Rx, dental, and vision coverage; 9 paid holidays; 4 weeks paid vacation upon hire; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program.  We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more! 

SUMMARY:  The Safety Manager provides leadership and strategic direction for continuous safety improvement efforts within the facility. As a key member of the Plant Management Team, this role supports and advises site leadership on all aspects of the Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a proactive, sustainable, and safety-focused culture. The Safety Manager is responsible for developing and enhancing safety programs, eliminating exposures, and mentoring site leadership to drive safety excellence.

This role requires a strategic mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to challenge existing assumptions to improve workplace safety.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Be a champion of the plant safety culture 
  • Directs the safety programs for the site.  Recommends the design and implementation of new programs to minimize company losses due to accidents.  Measures effectiveness of programs.  
  • Lead the compliance with OSHA regulations.  Inspect machinery, equipment and working conditions to ensure compliance with OSHA.  Maintain OSHA file and support documents.  Accompanies OSHA inspector on any complex inspections.  
  • Regularly inspects and reviews plant operations to assure compliance of all permits, operation and equipment with state and federal regulations.  Reports any potential violations and recommends corrections as needed.  
  • Analyze plant and companywide incidents and trends to assist in the reduction of exposures. 
  • Communicates safety policy and procedure changes to management personnel.  
  • Responsible for ensuring that all safety policies, procedures and practices are reviewed on an annual basis, or as changes and updates are required by practices or regulation and are rolled-out in a timely manner. 
  • Conducts safety inspections and procedural audits in the field and have the skills, knowledge and ability to take immediate corrective action if required. 
  • Ensure plant personnel training in areas such as:   emergency response team, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment.  
  • Investigates all safety related incidents, reviews incident reports and completes necessary reports for insurance carrier, risk management system and corporate safety office.  
  • Support exposure reduction coaches in the “We Care” techniques. 
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to leaders in a way that builds trust and respect. 

Requirements:

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

Experience:

  • 3+ years of progressive experience in general safety, fire protection, Hazmat response, and Department of Transportation safety compliance preferred.
  • Prior experience in safety management preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard communication, accident investigation, and safety training methods.
  • Understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) best practices.

Computer Skills:

  • Standard proficiency in computer applications.

Communication Skills: <

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