Senior Manufacturing Safety Specialist

Daimler Truck North America; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company match up to 6%

4 weeks paid vacation

8 weeks parental leave

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Corporate Safety Specialist III to lead safety initiatives across manufacturing sites and greenfield projects. You will partner with operations, engineering, and unions to embed safety into planning, design, and execution while driving measurable improvements in safety performance.

The role requires strong incident investigation capabilities, risk assessment skills, and cross-functional collaboration to reduce risk and promote a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or related field.
• Experience implementing safety programs in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations, engineering, and unions to support safety initiatives.
• Lead risk assessments, design reviews, and safety-related project activities.
• Coordinate safety requirements for capital projects and facility modifications.
• Drive incident investigations and corrective actions to improve safety performance.
• Analyze safety metrics and trends to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Safety management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Enablon

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Corporate Safety Specialist III to lead safety initiatives across manufacturing sites and greenfield projects. You will partner with operations, engineering, and unions to embed safety into planning, design, and execution while driving measurable improvements in safety performance.

The role requires strong incident investigation capabilities, risk assessment skills, and cross-functional collaboration to reduce risk and promote a safety-first culture.