Safety Operations- Flint Metal Center

Job Description

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 Flint, Michigan on a full-time basis. It is also Safety Supervisor for Pontiac Metal Center with a Safety Representative direct report.

The Role

Accountable for providing Workplace Safety technical and regulatory advice, mentoring, guiding, and coaching to site/functional operations. They are responsible for assisting Site Leadership with the following to maintain compliance with all GM Workplace Safety and regulatory requirements. 

• Analyzing Workplace Safety data and communicating results and trends along with continuous improvement opportunities; Assessing site Workplace Safety performance and conformance to requirements;

• Working in partnership with the local site leadership to support Workplace Safety cultural transformation;

• Developing and educating site employees to drive Workplace Safety cultural transformation; and Developing partnerships with key site personnel including Manufacturing Leadership, Human Resources, Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics resources, and Health Services.

The Role

Provide Safety leadership and coordination for Flint Metal Center operations including manufacturing, projects and initiatives to create, enhance and sustain compliance to regulatory requirements and conformance to GM standards throughout the manufacturing facility.  Provide Safety Leadership for Pontiac Metal Center. 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)​

• 5 plus years of relevant experience in EHS

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

• 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 is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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,