Labor Health and Safety Specialist III

Inside the Role

Oversee all aspects of the Safety and Health Program to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Daimler Truck safety policies. Establish and drive a proactive safety culture that aligns with strategic operations. Utilize strong communication skills to educate, train, and provide guidance to all levels within the organization.

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

Position offers a starting salary range of $104,000 - $133,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off;

short-term and long-term disability plans.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Daimler Truck policies.

• Provide technical and educational support to all levels within the organization regarding OSHA regulations, policies, programs, practices, and initiatives to foster a proactive safety culture.

• Develop and maintain trends for all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including both leading and lagging indicators, at the plant level.

• Lead and support investigations for injury prevention using risk analysis tools, implementing corrective actions based on the Hierarchy of Controls.

• Develop ergonomic initiatives throughout the plant, ensuring efficient processes and controls.

• Develop and maintain all plant Safety and Health programs in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Communicate with UAW safety representative on all Safety and Health issues while following current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

• Communicate and support onsite medical staff in Safety and Health compliance, injury prevention, trend analysis, and plant health initiatives.

• Compile, analyze, and interpret safety statistical data using tools such as BEST, Enablon, and HSI.

• Work with industrial hygienists for health analysis.

• Lead and develop the Safety Coordinator position.

• Partner with other DTNA locations for benchmarking and practice sharing.

• Manage multiple projects with varying priorities.

• Conduct safety audits onsite and at other DTNA facilities.

• Organize and conduct necessary Safety training sessions.

• Position is located in Gastonia, NC with potential travel within the region and across the United States.

• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of relevant safety experience

• At least 1 year of group leader, project lead, or mentoring experience required

• Minimum of six years of experience directly responsible for safety and health in manufacturing.

• Must be able to work with limited direction and be able to make critical decisions in complex situations.

• Must possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deal with people at all levels of the organization.

• Ability for minimal travel is required.

• Significant project management experience.

• Must have passion and be able to inspire others into action

• Must be able to develop ideas/initiatives and take them from concept to implementation.

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• Master’s degree in Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or other related field of study.

• Good technical/mechanical understanding of engines and bus systems preferred

• At least three years of experience working in a unionized environment; including contract negotiations.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

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This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Gastonia, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services.

Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.