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John Horne

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Vice President Safety and Health at Wayne-Sanderson Farms
📍 Oakwood, Georgia, United States

John Horne is a performance-driven leader with over two decades of experience in Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) roles, currently serving as the Vice President of Safety and Health at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. An alumnus of the University of Tennessees Executive MBA program, he is recognized for his expertise in change management and cost optimization.

John is deeply committed to mentorship and developing future leaders, stating its his favorite part of the job. He has spearheaded a "culture of care" strategy in his professional roles, extending this philosophy to his focus on employee well-being and creating connections within his teams.

His teams have earned significant industry recognition, recently receiving 16 safety awards at the 2025 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Vice President Safety and Health
Job Level
Senior
Location
Oakwood, Georgia, United States
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Safety Culture
Championed a "Culture of Care" initiative, emphasizing that a strong culture is the foundation of any successful safety program. He has spoken on this topic at national conferences.
Mentorship
Considers helping young leaders become great to be the favorite part of his job and is an active mentor, paying forward the guidance he received in his own career.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Vice President Safety and Health
Wayne-Sanderson Farms
1-2020 - 12-2024
Vice President Safety Health and Environment
Nutrien
11-2012 - 12-2024
Vice President Safety Health and Environment
Nutrien
8-2019 - 1-2020
Senior Director Safety and Health, Nitrogen and Phosphate
Nutrien
4-2018 - 1-2020
Senior Director Safety Health Environment and Security Services
Nutrien
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Education
1-2022 - 12-2022
Executive MBA
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1997 - 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
East Tennessee State University
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