Job Title: Safety Specialist

Job Description

The Safety Specialist will provide support for plant-wide and specific production areas to enhance safety culture and regulatory compliance. The role involves implementing programs and projects for continuous improvement, establishing strong team member relations, and providing development support through coaching and mentoring. The specialist will work closely with advisors and influence team member behavior relating to safety priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for plant-wide safety and shop safety programs.
• Engage with shops to maintain OSHA compliance.
• Execute the safety management system.
• Lead and support incident investigations.
• Identify and prioritize risks related to safety issues and develop action plans to mitigate risks.
• Coordinate with Early Intervention Specialists on process improvements.
• Influence team member behavior through Safety Task Force groups and projects.
• Implement shop and plant projects to improve safety systems and culture.
• Track, monitor, and share safety trend and data analysis.
• Audit processes related to assigned safety compliance programs.
• Maintain records and incident management system software for OSHA compliance.
• Administer plant-wide PPE program and third-party vendor contract.
• Lead safety promotion activities, including annual Safety Month.
• Develop and deliver safety training materials and programs.
• Coordinate annual safety training schedule.
• Generate Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking for reports.
• Complete annual compliance and corporate reporting requirements.
• Support Safety Management System development and implementation.
• Be available for work outside normal schedule, including weekends, holidays, and travel.

Essential Skills

• OSHA compliance knowledge.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Ergonomics expertise.
• Safety software systems proficiency.
• Project management capabilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA Safety requirements.
• Experience with audits, safety policy creation, training, investigation, and risk assessment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Certification in specific area of expertise (CSP, PE, etc.).
• Experience in safety promotion and culture.
• Lean manufacturing principles familiarity.
• Manufacturing and/or occupational safety experience.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $90,000 - $100,000