Manager Safety at Tyson Foods in Waverly, NE

Job Details:

SUMMARY:

This role provides Safety leadership and strategic direction by leading the plant’s continuous improvement efforts in Safety. As a key member of the Plant Management Team, this position partners closely with site leadership to strengthen and advance the Safety Management System. The focus is on building a proactive, sustainable, and people-centered safety culture that supports healthy, safe, and efficient operations while aligning with Tyson Foods’ values and expectations.

This position plays a critical role in shaping behaviors, attitudes, and daily practices, acting as a change agent to accelerate best-practice sharing across the facility and drive long-term operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and execution of a proactive local safety strategy that supports sustainable, healthy, and safe operations
• Participate in defining and advancing the site’s safety vision, including continuous improvement of existing programs and effective implementation of new initiatives
• Drive efforts to eliminate, prevent, or reduce safety, health, and medical incidents
• Direct all site safety programs and recommend new initiatives to reduce accidents and company losses
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs and initiatives
• Lead compliance with OSHA regulations and the Tyson Foods Ergonomic Program
• Inspect machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure OSHA compliance
• Maintain OSHA files and all supporting documentation
• Accompany OSHA inspectors during plant inspections and support regulatory interactions
• Conduct regular reviews of plant operations to ensure compliance with permits, operations, and equipment requirements at the state and federal level
• Identify potential violations, recommend corrective actions, and ensure timely resolution
• Analyze accident and incident data to identify trends, root causes, and preventive actions
• Communicate safety policy and procedure updates to management and leadership teams
• Ensure all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices are reviewed annually or updated as regulations or practices change, and rolled out in a timely manner
• Conduct safety inspections and procedural audits in the field and take immediate corrective action when necessary
• Review safety programs to determine causes, identify corrective actions, and deliver training in areas including ergonomics, emergency response, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment
• Investigate all safety-related incidents, review reports, and complete required documentation for insurance carriers, risk management systems, and the corporate safety office

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: 3 plus years of progressive experience in environment safety and sustainability management preferred. Strong knowledge of safety regulations OSHA hazard communications accident investigation and safety training methods . Knowledge of industry best practice regarding safety and environmental approaches with PSM RMP safety practices.

Computer Skills: Standard computer skills.

Communication Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.

Special Skills: Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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