Manager - Safety

Toyota Deutschland GmbH; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Toyota is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the Service Parts Organization safety initiatives across multiple sites in the United States. The role focuses on translating complex safety regulations into actionable policies and programs while balancing safety with operational needs.

You will guide a regional safety team, standardize safety practices, and drive incident-free operations through data-driven insights and collaboration with site leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Direct working experience in a Toyota Safety role.
• Working knowledge of Toyota Business Practice and related competencies.
• Experience with Intelex or Serenity safety software.
• Hazard Risk Assessment experience including data analysis to address safety hazards.
• Experience auditing regulatory policy compliance with regards to Health and Safety.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Drive the organization to embrace an interdependent safety culture and ensure everyone takes responsibility for safety.
• Support site management and supervisors to understand their safety roles and responsibilities.
• Develop internal and external safety communication strategies.
• Develop business plans and strategies for safety.
• Identify data trends, manage reports for local, regional, and regulatory agencies, and internal reporting.
• Calculate risks and implement countermeasures for safety incidents or concerns.

Skills

Safety program management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Ergonomics

Auditing

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Intelex

Serenity safety software

Job description

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who we’re looking for

The ToyotaSafety Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivatedSafety Manager for our Service Parts Organization sites located in Ontario, CA; Torrance, CA; San Ramon, CA; Portland, OR; and Kansas City, MO

The primary responsibility of this role is to balance company-wide operational hoshin priorities with the obligation to team member safety and compliance through the translation of complex safety regulatory interpretations into actionable instructions and development of technically accurate, standardized safety policies, standards, and programs.

The person in this role will support the Toyota Safety department's objective to prioritize safety through regional standardization, achieve best safety performance, and an incident free workplace.

What you’ll be doing

• Drive the organization to embrace an interdependent safety culture, where everyone is responsible for safety and everyone looks out for each other.

• Support all site management and supervisors to understand their role and responsibilities for safety.

• Develop internal and external safety communication strategies.

• Develop business plans and strategies.

• Identify data trends, manage multiple reports for local, regional, and regulatory agencies, and internal TMC reporting.

• Calculate risks and challenge the status quo with deep analysis of the situation, problem-solve and implement countermeasure(s) for safety incidents / concerns.

• Lead and develop a highly skilled and effective safety team across SPO, and support business needs as defined regional safety organization business reporting responsibilities.

• Lead regional priorities at SPO sites, such as standardization for safety management system, safety culture programs, ergonomics, process, and man/machine interaction risk reduction, and other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety or similar

• Direct working experience in a Toyota Safety role

• Working knowledge of Toyota Business Practice and related competencies

• Working experience with Intelex, Serenity safety software or similar

• Safety Hazard Risk Assessment experience including applying assessments to production and/or working floor situations and utilizing data analysis to address and solve safety hazards

• Experience auditing regulatory policy compliancewith regards to Health and Safety

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel PowerPoint

• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint

Added bonus if you have

• Safety related certifications such as ASP, CSP or similar

• Ergo Vision experience associated with ergonomic burden relief and countermeasures

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more

• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care (FSA)

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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