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Eligibility for international students (non-US citizens or permanent residents)
Position Details
The Safety Sr. Specialist applies their scientific and practical knowledge of the Safety compliance field in order to innovate, design, and improve systems, processes, equipment, and tools in their assigned areas 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 Responsibilities
Lead department Plant themes and complex improvement projects.
Proactively cycle PDCA to reduce injuries and hazards and ensure continuous improvement of safety characteristics of assigned areas
Leverage Safety expertise to support Plants and Department Leaders, production safety advocates and/or safety committees to achieve self-sustaining safety culture and high level of safety performance.
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
Minimum Educational Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, Athletic Training, Health Sciences or other safety and health program or equivalent related experience.
Minimum Experience
2+ years of safety experience or equivalent Honda manufacturing experience.
Other Job-Specific Skills
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.
Open to mentorship guidance for personal skill growth.
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.
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 (
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