Safety Manager – 1st Shift – Zeeland, MI

Job Details: Position: Safety Manager Reporting to: Plant Manager Location: Zeeland, MI To feed a changing world, it takes an incredible team. From the cutting board to the board room, every Tyson Foods team member plays an important role in our success. Thats where you come in. We are hiring immediately for a Safety Manager role. 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. Thats why were 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, plus earned time off; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase program; and product purchase program. We also offer CAREER GROWTH and much more! SUMMARY: This location is part of our Prepared Foods Division. The Safety Manager will provide Safety leadership and strategic direction by leading the complex in continuous safety improvement efforts. As an integral member of the Plant Management Team, the Safety Manager will support and advise site management regarding the Safety Management system. The Safety Manager will formulate a proactive, local Safety strategy that drives the facility operations to become sustainable, healthy, and safe operationally. The Safety Manager will participate in developing a vision for Safety, which includes continual enhancement of established programs and consistent implementation of new programs within a team environment. The successful candidate will be involved in the effort to eliminate the occurrence of exposures and safety issues. The candidate will also coach and mentor the site leader and his/her team on the development of a safety culture that supports safety excellence. The Safety Manager will challenge paradigms and examine critical assumptions to assist the organization in looking at problems from different angles. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Safety Leadership and Program Management: Champion the plant safety culture and promote a safe working environment. Direct and oversee safety programs for the site, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. Recommend and implement new safety programs to minimize company losses due to accidents. Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs. Compliance and Inspections: Lead compliance efforts with OSHA regulations, conducting regular inspections of machinery, equipment, and working conditions. Maintain OSHA files and support documents, accompanying OSHA inspectors during complex inspections. Regularly inspect and review plant operations to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Report potential violations and recommend corrective actions as needed. Incident Analysis and Reporting: Analyze plant and companywide incidents and trends to identify opportunities for exposure reduction. Investigate all safety-related incidents, review incident reports, and complete necessary reports for insurance carriers, risk management systems, and corporate safety offices. Training and Development: Ensure plant personnel receive training in essential areas such as emergency response team procedures, lockout/tagout protocols, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment usage. Conduct safety inspections and procedural audits in the field, taking immediate corrective action if necessary. Support exposure reduction coaches in implementing “We Care” techniques. Coaching and Mentoring: Provide coaching and mentoring to leaders, fostering a culture of trust and respect while emphasizing safety priorities. Policy and Procedure Management: Communicate safety policy and procedure changes to management personnel. Ensure that a