Workplace Safety Group - Safety Operations

Job Description

The Role

The Workplace Safety Group - Safety Operations role at General Motors LLC is responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment through the implementation and oversight of occupational safety and health programs and practices across our facilities.

What You'll Do

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive occupational safety and health programs and procedures in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations and GM internal standards.

• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses to determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Provide expert guidance and support to management and employees on all aspects of occupational safety and health.

• Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels, covering topics such as hazard recognition, emergency preparedness, and safe work practices.

• Collaborate with engineering, production, and other departments to integrate safety into new projects, processes, and equipment.

• Monitor and analyze safety performance metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvements to safety programs.

• Prepare and maintain detailed records and reports related to safety incidents, inspections, and training.

• Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging safety technologies.

Your Skills & Abilities

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

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

• Proven experience in developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety programs.

• Strong understanding of relevant safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, NFPA).

• Ability to conduct thorough incident investigations and root cause analyses.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Professional safety certification (e.g., CSP, CIH) is a significant advantage.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. 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 believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

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Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. 

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