Honda Motors

Assisstant Manager Safety

Honda Motors • $75K — $95K *
Lincoln, AL 35096In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Safety, Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in Fire Prevention and Safety or equivalent.
  • Certifications in Emergency Medical Responder, EMT, or Paramedic preferred.
  • Preferred additional certifications: Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, or OHST.
  • Experience in Honda manufacturing or Emergency services leadership can compensate for minimal education.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage Fire Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs for effective staffing and performance.
  • Oversee implementation of fire-related programs like Hot Work, Fire Watch, and Emergency Response Planning.
  • Create and maintain the emergency response plan, ensuring readiness and compliance with regulations.
  • Engage fire prevention teams across sites, driving continuous improvement for hazard identification and guideline adherence.
  • Manage contracts and relationships with municipal fire marshals and public safety agencies.
  • Standardize incident reporting and analyze data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to support business continuity and emergency action plans.

Benefits

  • Manager Lease Car Program including maintenance and insurance.
  • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Paid time off including vacations and holidays.
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401K plan with company matching and additional contributions.
  • Relocation assistance available for eligible employees.
  • Wellness programs and lifestyle support options available.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

Provide leadership, governance, and operational excellence for facility-based fire/emergency response departments across multiple sites. Ensure compliance with municipal/city response contracts and deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective emergency response capabilities aligned with company and regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities

  • Leadership & People Management - Lead Fire Chiefs/Assistant Chiefs; manage staffing models; ensure performance, succession, and continuous improvement.
  • Fire-Related Program Management - Oversee Hot Work, Fire Watch, Emergency Response Planning, and Fire Prevention Awareness programs.
  • Emergency Response Readiness - Manages emergency response plan for NA and creates strategy to train, test and improve; maintain drills, preplans, apparatus readiness, PPE, compliance with NFPA/OSHA.
  • Fire Prevention Teams Lead - Ensure engagement across Weld/Casting and all sites; drive continuous improvement across all sites to ensure ownership of fire prevention tasks, local inspections, hazard identification, and guideline adherence.
  • Municipal/City Contract Management - Oversee contracts, KPIs, relationships with Fire Marshals, EMAs, and public safety agencies.
  • Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement - Standardize incident reporting, analyse trends, support RCA and integration into SOPs and preplans.
  • Stakeholder Engagement - Coordinate with Site Leadership, Security, HSE, Facilities, HR, legal; support business continuity and emergency action plans.
  • Operations, Compliance & Budget - Manage operational budget; ensure compliance with NFPA, company policy, insurance/underwriter requirements.
  • StormGeo Severe Weather Oversight - Maintain alerting systems, testing, communication chain readiness, and training.


Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Safety, Engineering, or related field.
    • Comparable Honda manufacturing and/or Emergency services leadership experience can compensate for minimal educational qualifications.
  • 8+ years of Fire Prevention, Safety experience or equivalent Honda manufacturing experience.
  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced EMT (AEMT), and Paramedic.
  • EMR or Hazmat Technician Other certifications Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technicians (OHST),
  • Safety Management Specialists (SMS), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), and/or Advanced Safety Certificate program completion are preferred.


Job Dimensions

Decisions Expected

Working Conditions

  • Office/professional environment; regular use of computer, Microsoft Office applications, collaboration tools, and financial reporting systems.
  • Requires focus, confidentiality, and accuracy during monthly/quarterly close, year-end reporting, audits, accounting-standard implementation, and special-project deadlines; overtime during peak periods (especially quarter-close and year-end).
  • Travel approximately 0-5% for meetings, project support, audit/business reviews, or coordination with NA entities and partners.


Total Rewards:
  • Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
  • Regional Bonus (when applicable)
  • Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
  • Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
  • Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Career Mobility
  • Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
  • Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings:
  • Lifestyle Account
  • Childcare Reimbursement Account
  • Elder Care Support
  • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
  • Wellbeing Program
  • Community Service and Engagement Programs
  • Product Programs

About Honda Motors

Honda Motors is a leading manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. The company was founded in 1948 by Soichiro Honda and has since grown to become one of the largest automotive companies in the world. Honda Motors is known for its innovative designs and commitment to sustainability, with a focus on developing environmentally friendly vehicles. The company operates in over 30 countries and has a strong presence in the United States, Japan, and Europe.
Learn more about Honda Motors
Size
204,035 employees
Market Cap
$41.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$414.5 billion
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$13,004.8 billion
NASDAQ
HMC
* Ladders Estimates

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