Central Offices - Safety Data Analyst

Bachoco Group is a leading multiprotein producer and one of the top ten largest globally, with over 38,000 employees. We offer a wide range of products, including chicken, eggs, pork, beef, pet food, and more. Through Bachoco USA, we deliver high-quality chicken products to the U.S. market, serving retail, food service, and national accounts through our fully integrated operations, including farms, hatcheries, feed mills, and processing plants.

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Bachoco USA is seeking a Safety Data Analyst for our Fort Smith, AR location 

Summary: Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting safety-related data to help identify trends, improve workplace safety, and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards. This role supports the safety team by delivering actionable insights that drive decision-making and continuous improvement in health and safety performance.       

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collect, manage, and analyze safety data including incident reports, near misses, OSHA logs, training records, audits, and safety observations.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key safety performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify trends and root causes in safety data and provide actionable recommendations to reduce incidents and improve compliance.
• Collaborate with safety coordinators, operations teams, and HR to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with regulatory reporting (e.g., OSHA, workers’ compensation reports).
• Maintain safety databases and tools such as EHS management systems.
• Support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions by providing data and tracking progress.
• Automate and improve data collection and reporting processes using tools like Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or other BI software.
• Provide analytical support during audits, inspections, or incident investigations.
• Create ad hoc reports and presentations for senior leadership and safety committees.

Education and/or Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably in safety, HSE, or industrial environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and workplace safety metrics is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple datasets and sources.
• Experience with EHS management systems or incident reporting software is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in a fast-paced environment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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• Language: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Mathematical: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Time management: Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Computer: To perform the job successfully an individual should have knowledge of E-Mail software, accounting systems, SAP, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Attention to detail: Strong ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidentiality: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

*Notice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies: Please note that Bachoco USA and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, Bachoco USA and its subsidiaries shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Bachoco USA.