Manager, Occupational Safety

Ford Motor Company

Manager overseeing safety strategy and execution within Ford's manufacturing operations. Ensuring adherence to safety regulations and standards during vehicle production phases.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyFlash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure a safe manufacturing environment
Lead the safety strategy and execution within the Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering organization
Ensure compliance with Ford’s Safety Operating System (SOS), OSHA regulations, GVOSS and global safety standards
Eliminate workplace hazards during the design, build and launch phases of vehicle production
Bridge the gap between engineering design and floor-level execution by designing safety in before production starts
Conduct safety audits, provide training, and implement risk mitigation strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a similar field.
5+ years of work experience in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field.
Travel (up to 30%) to local and international tooling suppliers and Ford manufacturing sites, including locations in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, to support launch activities
In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety standards (e.g., Machine Guarding, Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, and Arc Flash).
Strong understanding of Risk Assessment methodologies.
Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Quality Assurance Engineering, or a similar field (preferred).
3+ years of experience in manufacturing / automotive environment (preferred).
1+ years' experience working in a union environment (preferred).
1+ years of experience in an Occupational Safety leadership role (preferred).
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) designation (preferred).
Experience with automotive assembly processes (Body Shop, Paint, or Final Assembly) (preferred).
Technical knowledge of robotics safety standards (ISO 10218 / ANSI RIA R15.06) (preferred).
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and external vendors (preferred).
Proficiency in project management and data analysis tools (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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Hard Skills & Tools

occupational health and safetyindustrial hygienerisk assessmentsafety auditssafety strategy executioncompliance with OSHA regulationsmachine guardinglockout/tagoutfall protectionarc flash

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencecross-functional collaborationtrainingcommunication

Certifications

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)Associate Safety Professional (ASP)