Employee, Labor Health and Safety Specialist III
About The Position
Inside the Role As a contributing member of the DTNA 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 within Cleveland Truck Manufacturing Plant. Operating within a complex and dynamic environment, the Employee, Labor Health and Safety Specialist III 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 in the organization. With effective communication and leadership skills, the Employee, Labor Health and Safety Specialist III educates, trains, and guides employees, leaders, and union representatives—always demonstrating Passion, Respect, Integrity, and Discipline in every interaction. Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. We Take Care of Our Team Position offers a starting salary range of $104,000 - $133,000 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. What You Drive at DTNA Be an engaged and influential safety leader driving safety ownership, accountability, and alignment across all levels in the organization
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety & health, Industrial Safety, Hygiene, or a related field
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, NOM, CSA, NFPA, NEC, ANSI, and CBA standards and regulations
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a unionized environment, including participation in contract negotiations
- 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 safety programs, manage projects, develop KPIs, and drive continuous improvement
- Solid understanding of occupational health principles and workers’ compensation processes
Nice To Haves
- 5 – 7 years of professional experience in occupational safety & health in a heavy manufacturing environment
- Master’s degree in safety & health, Industrial Safety, or a related discipline
- Working knowledge of Enablon or similar EHS management systems
- Experience supporting safety across multiple locations or regions
- Working knowledge of Enablon or similar EHS management systems
- Experience supporting safety across multiple locations or regions
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic safety guidance and partnership with site-level management and corporate Safety Team to ensure alignment with organizational goals
- Serve as the subject matter expert in local, state, and federal electrical regulations, safety standards, and /codes, as well as DTNA and Daimler Truck AG safety guidelines
- Communicate effectively with UAW Safety representatives and union committees, including participation in safety-related negotiations and discussions tied to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
- Communicate and support onsite medical staff in Safety and Health compliance, injury prevention, trend analysis, and plant health initiatives
- Participate in local and global safety audits, interactions with government agencies, and union negotiations
- Collaborate with other DTNA Safety Teams to benchmark strategies and KPIs that drive continuous improvement and organizational alignment for Cleveland Manufacturing Plant
- 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 site-level management, supervisors, and representatives, setting expectations and promoting accountability through transparency and collaboration
- Build relationships within industry safety communities to share knowledge and benchmark best practices for continuous improvement
- Travel required as needed
Benefits
- annual bonus program
- 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
- starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
- 13+ calendar holidays
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- employee assistance program
- comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
- onsite fitness (at some locations)
- tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
