Assistant Manager, Safety
About The Position
The Assistant Manager, Safety applies scientific and practical knowledge of safety compliance to lead a team of safety professionals. The role leads innovation, design, and improvement of systems, processes, equipment, and tools to improve safety in alignment with daily operations, new models, business plans, and innovation, while achieving or exceeding targets and promoting safety excellence. The position manages daily team operations, mentors direct reports, leads plant safety themes and complex improvement projects, and applies Honda safety policies and procedures. It conducts and documents complex compliance activities, including risk assessments, ergonomic studies, and process and equipment innovation. The role also presents and reports safety activities and results, including complex data analysis and trending.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, another ABET-certified safety and health program, or equivalent related experience.
- At least 8 years of safety experience or equivalent Honda manufacturing experience.
- Interpersonal relationship skills.
- Detailed understanding of major health and safety regulations and injury and illness prevention strategies.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience using Microsoft Office products.
- Strong planning and prioritization skills.
- Advanced data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Complex understanding of business plans, budgeting, and cost reporting.
- Expertise in root cause analysis and implementation of countermeasures.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certification such as Advanced Safety Certificate, Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician, Certified Safety Professional, or Safety Management Specialist.
Responsibilities
- Lead plant safety themes and complex improvement projects.
- Manage the daily operations of a team of safety professionals and mentor direct reports.
- Develop the technical expertise and professional skills of direct reports.
- Use safety expertise to proactively cycle PDCA to reduce injuries and hazards and continuously improve safety characteristics in assigned areas.
- Interpret and apply the Honda Safety Management manual, including North American and HDMA policies and procedures.
- Participate in PDCA of safety policies and procedures based on technical expertise.
- Perform and document complex safety compliance activities, including risk assessments, ergonomic studies, and process and equipment innovation.
- Present and report safety activities and results, including complex data analysis and trending.
- Develop personal technical expertise and professional skills.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary, based on factors including geographic location and work experience.
- Regional bonus when applicable.
- Manager Lease Car Program including car, maintenance, and insurance at no cost.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefit plans.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and shutdown.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) plan with company match and additional contribution.
- Relocation assistance if eligible.
- Advancement opportunities and career mobility.
- Education reimbursement for continued learning.
- Training and development programs.
- Lifestyle Account.
- Childcare Reimbursement Account.
- Elder Care Support.
- Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
- Wellbeing Program.
- Community Service and Engagement Programs.
- Product Programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
