Factory Safety Manager

Company: Nestle Purina
Location: Fairburn
Posted on: January 3, 2026

Job Description:

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do whats never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven. Position Summary Since the doors opened in 1972, our Atlanta factory has grown dramatically into a state-of-the-art facility. With safety at the forefront of our minds, our Atlanta factory proudly and passionately produces 460,000 tons a year of our dry pet food brands, including Alpo®, Beneful®, Cat Chow®, Dog Chow®, Friskies®, Purina ONE®, and Pro Plan®. Our factory also does its part for the environment by conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, maintaining zero waste for disposal and more. This plant location is situated along the southern crescent of Metro Atlanta—an area that nearly 6 million residents and many of our associates call home. Atlanta is considered the major commercial and financial center of the Southeast, and together, we contribute to the growth of businesses and population, building the citys strong logistics, entertainment and film, and health services industries. As the Safety Manager, you will provide leadership for the planning, implementation and operation of the organizations Safety Management System (SMS). Lead by example as you support the evolution of the safety culture in our plant, empower employees, and reduce work-related injuries and illnesses. You’ll manage, facilitate, direct, and support safety objectives and goals to ensure that employees work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures. Develop Safety and Health programs, systems and processes, including training and coaching to establish clear expectations and procedures Responsible for effectively driving sustainable implementation of Corporate, Division and local initiatives via hands on leadership, digital tools, coaching and teamwork Drive compliance with local, state, and federal safety requirements and maintain OSHA 300 Log and internal reporting as required Study data and trends to implement safety campaigns Organize, coordinate, and conduct training for Safety Committee on safety topics and current safety programs in the plant Utilize Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) principles, tools, systems and processes to enhance performance Develop and lead the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) pillar for the site during TPM implementation Ensure effective injury case management process is fully implemented, well understood and functioning as desired and provide customer service for all employees with inquiries in the areas of safety to include, but not limited to, Workers Compensation, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), etc. Requirements Bachelors Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health or related field 3 years of experience in a safety or compliance role within manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment 2 years of leadership experience The approximate pay range for this position is $76,000 to $141,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location. It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, youre at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills youve gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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