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Corporate Safety Manager - Hybrid

Butterball, LLC
United States, Arkansas, Huntsville
1294 N College St (Show on map)
Oct 15, 2025
Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices. We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success Corporate Safety Manager Butterball exist to help people pass Love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily. Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today! Butterball Core Competencies Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering them 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 job. 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. Job Summary Responsible for developing, communicating, and implementing enterprise safety and security processes and programs. 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. Key Responsibilities Supports the culture of Safety First and continuous improvement of safety performance including sharing of best practices, communication of safety advisories, and standardized training. Responsible for safety audit program(s) by evaluating and continuous improvement of audit process. Guides and/or participate in safety audits for processing plant operations and assists with the development and implementation of corrective action plans. Develops, facilitates, and monitors implementation of standardized safety and security programs and processes. Evaluates, interprets, and utilizes data from safety hazard assessments and audits to create improvements in enterprise compliance and incident statistics. Serves as subject matter expert and renders guidance to facilities for participation in the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) or state equivalent program. Monitors and supports compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements (including codes, regulations, laws) governing safety. Serves as subject matter expert for OSHA Process Safety Management requirements. Compiles, evaluates, and interprets data from injuries and incidents to identify and implement safety processes that move the enterprise towards continuous improvement of injury rates. Assists in the investigation of serious incidents, ensure proper records are compiled, and assist in implementation of corrective actions as it relates to the incident to minimize recurrence. 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. Supports enterprise safety and health programs and processes by advising company operations and safety management. Participates/attends industry related conferences, as requested. Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience) High school diploma, GED, or equivalent 8+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role CPR/First Aid certified Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Significant experience in developing, standardizing, and implementing safety and health programs Experience with fleet safety, protein processing, live animal 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) and OSHA Process Safety Management requirements 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 Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lifting up to 10 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 Work will be performed in a variety of conditions including a climate-controlled office environment(s) and in a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions, such as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment. The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection. Travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight travel Disclaimer 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. 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. 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.