Safety Specialist

Why We Want You

We believe that sharing common values and bringing together ideas from all people of a community triggers more engagement, creativity and performance. By inspiring each other and fostering an inclusive, friendly environment that helps us thrive as individuals we create a unique and cooperative work sphere.

We value diversity and inclusion and care for everybody that supports us with his and her skills.

Find your future with us and join our team!

What You Do

Provide safety support, for both plant wide and specific production areas through floor activities, team member involvement, regulatory knowledge, and proactive activity to improve safety culture and regulatory compliance. Implement programs and projects to foster continuous improvement.

As part of the above, and on an ongoing basis, will also:

· Establish strong team member relations, at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching, and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusion

· Work closely with advisors from Mazda and Toyota

· Provide leadership and support for plant wide safety and shop safety programs and activities

· Engage with shops to maintain OSHA compliance

· Execute the MTM safety management system

· Support and lead incident investigations

· Identify and prioritize risks related to safety issues and conditions and develop sustainable action plans to reduce and/or eliminate those risks

· Coordinate with Early Intervention Specialists on process improvements

· Provide safety support to designated department and/or shop

· Influence team member behavior as it relates to safety priorities and interact with team members through Safety working groups, department meetings, incident investigations, and projects.

· Implement shop and plant projects to improve safety systems and culture, to include OSHA Safety Compliance and Culture-based or other programs designed to improve plant safety and awareness

· Track, monitor and share safety trend and data analysis

· Support Ergonomics programs that include but not limited to: Pilot program trials, risk assessments, training programs, evaluations and countermeasures, ErgoVision and Tumeke, physical demand assessments, total worker health, and early intervention support

· Audit processes related to assigned Safety compliance programs (e.g. HAZCOM implementation and program elements)

· Maintain records and incident management system software for OSHA compliance (OSHA Recordkeeping)

· Administer plant-wide PPE program and third-party vendor contract

· Lead safety promotion activities, including annual Safety Month and culture-based programs

· Develop and/or identify and deliver safety training materials and programs

· Coordinate annual safety training materials and schedule

· Generate Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Tracking for daily, weekly and monthly reports

· Complete annual compliance and corporate reporting requirements

· Support Safety Management System development and implementation

· Performs other related duties as assigned by the department

· Be available to work outside of normal work schedule, including but not limited to weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and travel as needed (domestically and internationally)

What You Bring:

· High School Diploma or GED

· Familiarity with regulatory safety compliance (must have demonstrated knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA Safety requirements)

· Familiarity with relevant audits, both planning and implementation (ISO/management system, program, and/or process audits)

· Familiarity with safety policy creation and implementation, safety training, safety investigation, reporting, database management and risk assessment

· Understanding of project management with capability to develop, lead and prioritize work, meet milestones, gain consensus, and report out status of projects

What Will Set You Apart:

· Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Engineering, or related field and/or equivalent experience (manufacturing preferred)

· Familiarity with safety management systems (ISO 45001)

· Certification in specific area of expertise (CSP, PE, etc.)

· Experience in safety promotion and/or safety culture

· Safety training experience (OSHA 10/OSHA 30, and/or compliance training)

· Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and/or Toyota Production System

· Manufacturing and/or occupational safety experience

What We Offer

At Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc., we offer the opportunity to end each day with a smile and a sense of pride in the work that you do. Our innovative, inclusive environment allows every single one of our team members the chance to learn from others and do something that matters – from building vehicles that lead in quality & value to making a true difference in Mazda Toyota Manufacturing and our hometown North Alabama community.

A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans
• 401K Savings Plan featuring a company match.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Vehicle Discount Program
• Child Care Assistance Program
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Hiring Range Salary:

• We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience  to determine your personal compensation in the market range.
• Our compensation structure consists of an annual salary and a yearly discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.