Complex Safety Manager

SAFETY MANAGER - Day Shift : Responsible for planning, developing, communicating, and implementing safety, health, and security processes, programs and training. Provides technical and administrative direction on safety and health issues that aligns to overall company goals, operations, and key deliverables. Provides subject matter expertise and guidance to safety team and plant resources.

Butterball Core Competencies :   Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies :

Safety First :  We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.

Integrity :  We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.

Stewardship :  We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.

Enthusiastic Attitudes :  We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.

Continuous Improvement :   We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience developing, standardizing, and implementing safety and health programs

Experience with protein processing and / or poultry operations

Expert knowledge of Occupational Safety rules / regulations

Proven ability to guide and / or conduct safety audits and implement corrective action plans

Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively communicate and influence at all levels

Highly skilled at overseeing OSHA VPP or state equivalent programs

Excellent technology skills (i.e. Microsoft suite, video conferencing platforms, etc.)

Strong project and program management skills with the proven ability to successfully implement programs

Highly skilled at training, coaching, and mentoring

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (i.e. Safety and Health)

Occupational Health and / or Safety accredited professional certification

Key Responsibilities :

Manages a team of entry to established level individual contributors and / or supervisors. Provides guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful delivery of department goals. Responsible for HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc.

Enforces and meaningfully contributes to the development of health, safety, and security systems, processes, and procedures. Participates in strategic planning for the function.

Supports culture of Safety First and continuous improvement of safety performance including sharing of best practices, communication of safety advisories, and standardized training.

Monitors and supports compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements (including codes, regulations, laws) and company policies and standards governing safety.

Responsible for safety audit program(s) by evaluating plant operations against established audit protocols and maintaining required safety documentation. Guides and / or participates in safety audits for processing plant operations and assists with the development and implementation of corrective action plans.

Evaluates, interprets, and utilizes data from safety hazard assessments and develop and implement effective and sustainable hazard control practices and programs.

Serves as subject matter expert and renders guidance to facilities for participation or preparation for the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) or North Carolina Department of Labor Carolina STAR program.

Compiles, evaluates, and interprets data from injuries and incidents to identify and implement safety processes that move the site towards continuous improvement of injury rates.

Assists in the investigation of incidents, ensures proper records are compiled, and assists in implementation of corrective actions as it relates to the incident to minimize reoccurrence.

Devises, oversees, and coordinates training programs or media which will increase proficiency in safe practices and promote safety and health consciousness.

Provides regular written reports, including injury statistics and drug screening information, as well as other safety and health related results and updates to relevant teams.

Acts as focal point with local community emergency response, health, and safety organizations and agencies, such as law enforcement, emergency response, fire department and Local Emergency Planning Committee.

Participates / attends industry related conferences, as requested

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent (i.e., Occupational Health and Safety Sciences)

Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED

Experience working in Safety and / or Occupational Health Services

Workers’ Compensation Experience

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent

6+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role

2+ years of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role

CPR / First Aid certified

Physical Demands :

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate equipment, computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally climb and lift to or about 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions :

Disclaimer :

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military / veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military / veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug / Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.