Corporate Safety Specialist

Daimler Truck North America•Portland, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a contributing member of the DTNA Corporate Safety Team, this role plays a key part in establishing and driving a proactive safety culture that aligns with strategic operations and ensures compliance with local, state, federal, and DTNA regulations across locations in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Operating within a complex and dynamic environment, the Corporate Safety Team works to energize and empower site teams, ensuring they are knowledgeable, engaged, and aligned in their pursuit of safety excellence. This role champions continuous improvement, leveraging data, collaboration, and innovation to elevate safety performance across all levels of the organization. With strong communication and leadership skills, the Corporate Safety Leader educates, trains, and guides employees, leaders, and union representatives—always demonstrating Passion, Respect, Integrity, and Discipline in every interaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Safety, or a related field (required)
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a unionized environment, including participation in contract negotiations
Working knowledge of Enablon or similar EHS management systems
OEM/ automotive or commercial trucking experience required
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, NOM, CSA, NFPA, NEC, and CBA standards and regulations (required)
Proven ability to work independently and make critical decisions in complex situations
Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills
Experience with systematic approaches to industrial safety, occupational health, safety management and fire prevention
Demonstrated ability to lead multi-site safety programs, manage projects, develop KPIs, and drive continuous improvement
Solid understanding of occupational health principles and workers’ compensation processes

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Safety & Health, Industrial Safety, or a related discipline (highly preferred)
Experience supporting safety across multiple locations or regions (preferred)

Responsibilities

Be an engaged and influential safety leader within the corporate safety team, driving safety ownership, accountability, and alignment across all levels of the organization
Provide strategic safety guidance and partnership to plant safety teams, corporate leadership, and site-level management to ensure alignment with organizational goals
Serve as the subject matter expert in local, state, and federal electrical safety standards/codes, as well as DTNA and Daimler Truck AG safety guidelines
Communicate effectively with union committees, including participation in safety-related negotiations and discussions tied to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
Participate in local and global safety audits, interactions with governmental agencies, and union negotiations
Collaborate with DTNA Safety Teams to develop the safety vision, strategies, and KPIs that drive continuous improvement and organizational alignment
Manage multiple safety projects while working cross-functionally with key stakeholders to ensure production processes, equipment, and designs meet safety requirements and timelines
Provide clear and supportive leadership to location safety engineers and representatives, setting expectations and promoting accountability through transparency and collaboration
Build relationships within safety communities to share knowledge and benchmark best practices for continuous improvement