Senior Safety Manager – Lead Innovation & Risk Reduction

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Regional bonus

Relocation assistance

401K with company match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC seeks an Assistant Manager, Safety to lead a team of safety professionals, innovating and improving systems, processes, equipment, and tools to elevate safety across daily operations and new model programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or ABET-certified safety program, 8+ years of safety experience, and professional certifications. Strong data analysis, communication, and planning are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or ABET-certified safety and health program.
• 8+ years of safety experience or equivalent Honda manufacturing experience.
• Professional certifications such as Advanced Safety Certificate, Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician, CSP, 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; understanding of budgeting and cost reporting.
• Expertise with root cause analysis and implementation of countermeasures.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Proactively cycle PDCA to reduce injuries and hazards and ensure continuous improvement of safety characteristics.
• Interpret and apply Honda Safety Management manual including NA and HDMA policies and procedures.
• Perform and document complex safety compliance activities including risk assessments, ergonomic studies, and process and equipment innovation.
• Present and report safety activities and results with complex data analysis and trending.
• Develop personal technical expertise and professional skills.

Skills

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Project management

MS Office

Team mentoring

Safety certifications

Education

ABET-certified safety program

Equivalent related experience

Tools

MS Office

Safety management systems

Data visualization

Job description

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC seeks an Assistant Manager, Safety to lead a team of safety professionals, innovating and improving systems, processes, equipment, and tools to elevate safety across daily operations and new model programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or ABET-certified safety program, 8+ years of safety experience, and professional certifications. Strong data analysis, communication, and planning are essential.