Safety Manager (Smart Chicken) - 1st Shift - Tecumseh, NE at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Tecumseh, Nebraska

Job Description:

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Job Details:



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. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment. All U.S. based team members are eligible for select fully funded diplomas, certificates, and degrees through high-quality programs, schools, and universities starting day one of employment.



We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:

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  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
  
  


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  Telehealth services
  
  
  


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  Well-Being Support Programs
  
  
  


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  FSA and HSA available
  
  
  


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  401k
  
  
  


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  Stock Purchase Plan
  
  
  


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  Company Paid Life Insurance
  
  
  


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  Short-Term & Long- Term Disability
  
  
  


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  Fully Funded Education
  
  
  


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  Discount Program
  
  
  

*Sponsorship is not offered for this position and applicant must reside in the United States.




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SUMMARY: This position will provide Safety leadership and strategic direction by leading the plant's Safety continuous improvement efforts. As an integral member of the Plant Management Team this position will support and advise site management with regard to the Safety Management system.



RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Formulate a proactive local safety strategy that drives the plant to become sustainable healthy and safe operationally
  
  


• Participate in developing a vision for safety which includes continual enhancement of established programs and consistent implementation of new programs within a team environment
  
  


• Be involved in the effort to eliminate prevent or reduce the occurrence of safety health and medical issues.
  
  


• Facilitate the development and maintenance of behaviors attitudes and a safety culture that supports the goals and behaviors and actions of Tyson Foods and will act as a change agent to accelerate best practice sharing within the facility.
  
  


• Direct the safety programs including management of the Safety Committee
  
  


• Recommend the design and implementation of new programs to minimize company losses due to accidents; measures effectiveness of programs; lead compliance with OSHA regulations
  
  


• Maintain OSHA file and support documents.
  
  


• Accompany OSHA inspector on plant inspections;
  
  


• Regularly inspect and review plant operations to assure compliance of all permits operation and equipment with state and federal regulations; report any potential violations and recommends corrections as needed
  
  


• Analyze accident statistics to establish necessary precautions and changes needed for plant safety.
  
  


• Communicates safety policy and procedure changes to management personnel.
  
  


• Ensure that all health 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.
  
  


• Conduct safety inspections and procedural audits in the field and have the skills knowledge and ability to take immediate corrective action if required; reviews all safety areas to review policies determine causes identify corrective actions and conducts training in areas such as: ergonomics, emergency response, team lockout tag out, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment; investigate all safety related incidents reviews incident reports and completes necessary reports for insurance carrier risk management system and corporate safety office.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:



Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Management Engineering or Industrial Technology preferred 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. Experience in/with behavior based Safety systems a plus.



Computer Skills: Standard computer skills. Familiarity with Safety development platforms, such as Power BI, a plus.



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.



Travel: 1-4 trips per year or when required.



Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes



Work Shift:



1ST SHIFT (United States of America)


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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.


We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.



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