What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at Honda?
JOB PURPOSE
The Safety 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.
The Safety 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 ACCOUNTABILITIES
Lead department and support 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 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, & SKILLS
Minimum Educational Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology or other safety and health program or equivalent related experience
Minimum Experience
0-4 years of safety experience
Other Job-Specific Skills
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
Effective planning and prioritization skills
Advanced data analysis and problem-solving skills
Some understanding of business plan, budgeting and cost reporting.
Expertise with root cause analysis and implementation of countermeasures
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Project management plan vs. actual
Achievement of business plan objectives
Safety compliance achievement
Development and training plan completion
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal Contacts
Department Leads and associates from their assigned areas
Safety Regional Services unit associates
Medical unit associates
Facilities, Engineering, New Model etc associates
External Contacts
Consultants and outsourced service providers
Consultants and outsourced service providers
JOB DIMENSIONS
Financial Dimensions
Responsible for budget plan v actual on assigned projects
Financial Dimensions
Responsible for budget plan v actual on assigned projects
DECISIONS EXPECTED
Decision-making and direction setting for department safety compliance activities (with supervisory review)
Evaluation of department activities for performance impact (safety risk assessment)
Development and implementation of initiatives to reduce injuries and risk factors in assigned department
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 (<5%) with overnight stay
Ability to perform production line work
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
