Safety Operations- Defiance GPS

Job Description

SPONORSHIP - GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to our facility in Defiance, Ohio on a full-time basis.

The Role:

Provide Safety leadership and coordination for Defiance GPS operations including manufacturing, projects and initiatives to create, enhance and sustain compliance to regulatory requirements and conformance to GM standards throughout the manufacturing facility.  Assure program, process development and implementation and lead Workplace Safety resources. Interface with business leadership, unions, employees as well as external stakeholders to protect GM reputation and drive continuous improvement.

What You'll Do:

• Develops valuable strategic direction that drives successful execution of Global Workplace Safety Strategy Deployment at the site level.

• Responsible for driving successful execution of the annual GWS action plans at the sites, providing Site GWS Champions with clear direction, education and tools to be effective roadblock busters for their respective functions, requiring local/regional regulatory requirements and GM requirements are understood, implemented, and assessed at site.

• Meets with union representatives and works through resolution of issues

• Assists or directs the resolution of government safety violations or citations

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety/ Industrial Hygiene / related discipline or equivalent experience

• 5 plus years of relevant experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety

• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution

• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills

What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Masters degree in Occupational Safety or Industrial Environmental Health

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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