Safety Assistant – Full Time

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Honda is seeking an Assistant Manager, Safety to lead a team of professionals in designing and improving safety systems across manufacturing operations in the plant. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, risk assessments, ergonomic studies, and data-driven safety initiatives aligned with business goals.

Key duties include guiding safety projects, mentoring staff, and implementing proactive hazard reduction through PDCA cycles, with thorough documentation and clear KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related field.
• 8+ years safety or manufacturing experience.
• Professional safety certifications (e.g., Safety Professional, Occupational Hygiene).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, injury prevention, and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and planning tools.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and solve complex safety challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety themes and complex improvement projects within the plant.
• Manage daily safety operations and mentor team members, fostering technical and professional growth.
• Apply safety expertise to proactively reduce hazards through PDCA cycles.
• Interpret and implement safety policies, participating in continuous improvement activities.
• Perform complex safety activities, including risk assessments and ergonomic studies, with thorough documentation.
• Present safety results through data analysis and trend reporting.
• Develop technical expertise and professional skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planning tools

Job description

Role Overview:

The Assistant Manager, Safety leads a team of safety professionals to innovate, design, and improve safety systems, processes, and equipment.
They ensure compliance with safety regulations, conduct risk assessments, ergonomic studies, and analyze safety data to promote safety excellence aligned with operational goals and business plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead safety themes and complex improvement projects within the plant.
• Manage daily safety operations and mentor team members, fostering technical and professional growth.
• Apply safety expertise to proactively reduce hazards through PDCA cycles.
• Interpret and implement safety policies, participating in continuous improvement activities.
• Perform complex safety activities, including risk assessments and ergonomic studies, with thorough documentation.
• Present safety results through data analysis and trend reporting.
• Develop technical expertise and professional skills.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related field; 8+ years safety or manufacturing experience.
• Professional safety certifications (e.g., Safety Professional, Occupational Hygiene).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, injury prevention, and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and planning tools.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and solve complex safety challenges.

Work Conditions:

• Open office and manufacturing environments.
• Potential overtime, holiday, and weekend work with some travel.
• Ability to work varying/rotating shifts if necessary.

Additional Information:

The role offers competitive compensation, benefits, career growth opportunities, and various support programs, emphasizing innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement. Honda values equality and inclusivity in its hiring practices.