Senior Safety and Security Manager

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and food service customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals.

We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work‑life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.

That's Perdue.

Join our team as a Senior Safety and Security Manager and play a critical role in shaping a world class safety culture at our Accomac, Virginia food manufacturing complex. In this high impact leadership role, you will lead safety and security efforts through continuous improvement, serving as a trusted technical expert and strategic partner to operations leadership. You will help translate strong safety, health, and security practices into measurable operational results while supporting a safe, secure, and high performing environment for all associates.

The salary range for this position is $101,000 - $151,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

This position is located onsite at our facility in Accomac, VA. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates to support a smooth and successful transition.

• Lead all safety & security efforts for the Accomac manufacturing complex and Perdue Farms’ Virginia field operations. Manage live production and garage safety in conjunction with the non-collocated safety director, safety for live production and garage/transportation operations non-manufacturing facilities located within the vicinity of the primary assignment. Total: 1800 FTE’s supported.
• Directly lead & manage daily activities and personnel matters of the facility and its security contract personnel to ensure resources are effectively and consistently employed in the organization.
• Lead facility security team/guard force in managing security processes to include developing/ administering site security practices and policies, supporting and tracking required key performance indicators including training objectives, and timely completion of site surveys and or audits.
• Provide technical expertise for cross functional teams to ensure safe operational processes and capital/engineering projects. Collaborate with functional experts in vehicle safety, corporate security, environmental, PSM, and other areas to align facility activities and objectives. Provide interpretations for OSHA, NFPA, DHS, DOT, and other pertinent regulations to ensure processes and policies comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Continuously interact with the hourly work force to promote safety awareness, drive associate engagement, and ensure a world-class safety culture exists within the operations supported. Works aggressively to resolve safety issues…