Inside the Role

As a contributing member of the DTNA Safety Team, this role plays a key part in supporting a proactive safety culture that aligns with strategic operations and ensures compliance with local, state, federal, and DTNA regulations within Mt. Holly Truck Manufacturing Plant.
Operating within a complex and dynamic environment, the Safety Coordinator works to energize and site teams, ensuring they are knowledgeable, engaged, and aligned in their pursuit of safety excellence. This position provides day-to-day technical and administrative support to plant safety operations under the guidance of the Plant Safety Specialist. This role supports safety programs, training, compliance activities, data management, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure a safe and compliant working environment across all plant departments.
The Safety Coordinator will learn core safety management practices while working closely with the Safety Specialist, progressively gaining confidence to take on higher level responsibilities.

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

What You Drive at DTNA

• Provide technical and administrative support for plant-level safety and training programs.

• Deliver required safety training, including new employee orientation, core plant safety certifications, and updated regulatory programs.

• Maintain daily and weekly plant safety data, charts, and retention records.

• Assist with near‑miss reviews, job hazard analyses, and minor accident investigations while supporting all established safety policies and initiatives.

• Support updates to plant safety policies, programs, and procedures related to safety engineering and industrial hygiene.

• Identify improvement opportunities and help drive corrective actions.

• Compile, analyze, and interpret safety data—including injury trends and workers’ compensation information—to support decision‑making.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as DTNA safety policies.

• Provide technical and educational support on OSHA regulations, safety programs, and proactive safety culture initiatives across all levels of the organization.

• Support injury‑prevention efforts using risk analysis tools and corrective actions aligned with the Hierarchy of Controls.

• Assist with ergonomic initiatives by supporting efficient work processes and identifying improvement opportunities.

• Communicate with UAW safety representatives on Safety & Health matters in accordance with the current CBA (where applicable).

• Partner with other DTNA locations for benchmarking, best‑practice sharing, and safety alignment.

• Conduct safety audits onsite and at other DTNA facilities, contributing to internal/external compliance consistency and continuous improvement of safety systems.  

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS in Safety Science, Environmental Health, or Associated Field of study

• 1-3 years of professional safety experience in occupational safety and health in a heavy manufacturing environment

• Solid understanding of occupational health principles

• Working knowledge of Enablon or similar EHS management systems

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Union experience is preferred

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Where We Work

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

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

Schedule Type:

Onsite

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.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

• All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.