Manager Safety

Job description

SUMMARY: This position provides safety leadership and strategic direction by leading the plant’s safety continuous improvement efforts. As an integral member of the Plant Management Team, this role supports and advises site management regarding the Safety Management System. Responsibilities include formulating a proactive local safety strategy that drives the plant to operate in a sustainable, healthy, and safe manner; participating in the development of a safety vision that includes continual enhancement of established programs and consistent implementation of new programs within a team environment; and contributing to efforts to eliminate, prevent, or reduce safety, health, and medical issues. This position also facilitates the development and maintenance of behaviors, attitudes, and a safety culture that support the goals, behaviors, and actions of Tyson Foods, and acts as a change agent to accelerate best practice sharing within the facility. Additional duties include directing site safety programs; recommending the design and implementation of new programs to minimize company losses due to accidents; measuring program effectiveness; leading compliance with OSHA regulations and...