Corporate Safety Specialist

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Inside the Role As a contributing member of the DTNA Corporate Safety Team, this role plays a key part in establishing and driving a proactive safety culture that aligns with strategic operations and ensures compliance with local, state, federal, and DTNA regulations across locations in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Operating within a complex and dynamic environment, the Corporate Safety Team works to energize and empower site teams, ensuring they are knowledgeable, engaged, and aligned in their pursuit of safety excellence. This role champions continuous improvement, leveraging data, collaboration, and innovation to elevate safety performance across all levels of the organization. With strong communication and leadership skills, the Corporate Safety Leader educates, trains, and guides employees, leaders, and union representatives-always demonstrating Passion, Respect, Integrity, and Discipline in every interaction. Posting Information 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. We Take Care of Our Team Position offers a starting salary range of $117,000 - $150,000 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; 1 5 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. What You Drive Be an engaged and influential safety leader within the corporate safety team, driving safety ownership, accountability, and alignment across all levels of the organization Provide strategic safety guidance and partnership to plant safety teams, corporate leadership, and site-level management to ensure alignment with organizational goals Serve as the subject matter expert in local, state, and federal electrical safety standards/codes, as well as DTNA and Daimler Truck AG safety guidelines Communicate effectively with union committees, including participation in safety-related negotiations and discussions tied to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Participate in local and global safety audits, interactions with governmental agencies, and union negotiations Collaborate with DTNA Safety Teams to develop the safety vision, strategies, and KPIs that drive continuous improvement and organizational alignment Manage multiple safety projects while working cross-functionally with key stakeholders to ensure production processes, equipment, and designs meet safety requirements and timelines Provide clear and supportive leadership to location safety engineers and representatives, setting expectations and promoting accountability through transparency and collaboration Build relationships within safety communities to share knowledge and benchmark best practices for continuous improvement Travel required up to 40% (domestic and international) Knowledge You Should Bring Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Safety, or a related field (required) Minimum of 2 years' experience in a unionized environment, including participation in contract negotiations Working knowledge of Enablon or similar EHS management systems OEM/ automotive or commercial trucking experience required Strong working knowledge of OSHA, NOM, CSA, NFPA, NEC, and CBA standards and regulations (required) Proven ability to work independently and make critical decisions in complex situations Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills Experience with systematic approaches to industrial safety, occupational health, safety management and fire prevention Demonstrated ability to lead multi-site safety programs, manage projects, develop KPIs, and drive continuous improvement Solid understanding of occupational health principles and workers' compensation processes Exceptional Candidates Might Have Master's degree in Safety & Health, Industrial Safety, or a related discipline (highly preferred) Experience supporting safety across multiple locations or regions (preferred) Where We Work This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria. Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration. At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever

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