Safety Supervisor 1st

Job Title: Safety Supervisor

Location: Gainesville, GA

Department: Safety

Reports To: Safety Manager

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Work Schedule:

The typical working hours are 8:00 am to 5 pm, with a 60‑minute lunch.

John Soules Foods is a thriving family‑owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready‑to‑eat and ready‑to‑cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA.

We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great‑tasting, high‑quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership.

The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately 1 billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia;
Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.

The Safety Supervisor is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe working environment and preventing workplace injuries, accidents, and occupational illnesses at the facility. This role supports compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, and internal safety regulations and oversees site‑level Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements.

The Safety Supervisor coordinates safety training for new hires, maintenance personnel, and existing employees; supports Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) initiatives; and provides in‑field safety guidance. This position also leads incident and near‑miss investigations, supports emergency response planning, and serves as a key liaison during audits, drills, and government inspections. The role includes supervisory responsibility and requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory skills, including the ability to manage individual and team performance effectively. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to clearly convey safety expectations, training content, and regulatory requirements to employees at all levels of the organization.

The candidate must possess strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to investigate incidents, identify root causes, analyze safety data, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Proficiency in conflict resolution and team‑building is essential to foster a positive safety culture and promote employee engagement.

A working knowledge of OSHA regulations, EPA requirements, and industrial safety practices is required, along with the ability to maintain accurate and compliant documentation. The role also requires proficiency in computer systems and relevant software for reporting, tracking, and trending safety data.

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, along with prior experience supporting PSM and RMP programs in a manufacturing environment. Experience with in a food manufacturing or similar regulated environment is strongly preferred.

Candidates with demonstrated experience facilitating safety training, supporting emergency response drills, and participating in regulatory audits and inspections will be highly regarded.

Proficiency in desktop computer skills is highly preferred. This includes expertise in:

• Spreadsheets: creating and editing worksheets, charts, and graphs;
• Internet navigation: conducting online research and managing email;
• Navigation: using operating systems and switching between applications;
• Word processing: typing, formatting, editing, and saving documents;
• Graphics: creating and editing visuals and inserting them into documents;
• Databases: managing, editing, and…