Job PurposeThe Assistant Manager, Safety applies their scientific and practical knowledge of the Safety compliance field in order to lead a team of safety professionals that innovate, design, and improve systems, processes, equipment, and tools to improve the Safety characteristics in alignment with daily operations, new model, business plan, and/or innovation to achieve or exceed targets and promote safety excellence.
Key Accountabilities - Lead Plant Safety themes and complex improvement projects.
- Manage the daily operations of a team of Safety Professionals and mentor direct reports. Foster the technical expertise and professional skills of direct reports.
- Leverage Safety expertise to proactively cycle PDCA to reduce injuries and hazards and ensure continuous improvement of safety characteristics of assigned areas.
- Accurately interpret and apply the Honda Safety Management manual including NA and HDMA policies and procedures. Participate in PDCA of policies and procedures based on technical expertise.
- Perform and document complex safety compliance activity including risk assessments, ergonomic studies, and process and equipment innovation.
- Detailed presentation and reporting of safety activities and results including complex data analysis and trending.
- Develop personal technical expertise and professional skills.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or other ABET-certified safety and health program or equivalent related experience.
- 8+ years of safety experience or equivalent Honda manufacturing experience.
- Achievement of professional certification such as Advanced Safety Certificate, Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician, Certified Safety Professional, Safety Management Specialist.
- Interpersonal relationship skills.
- Detailed understanding of major health and safety regulations and injury/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 plan, budgeting and cost reporting.
- Expertise with root cause analysis and implementation of countermeasures.
Working Conditions - Open office environment
- Manufacturing environment (for Manufacturing Management Center assignments)
- Overtime, holiday and weekend work possible (needs will vary)
- Able to work varying/rotating shifts for extended periods of time if requested
- Minimal travel requirements (
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
