Job Description
Sponsorship: 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 Spring Hill, Tennessee on a full-time basis.
The Role: The
Safety Operations Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of employees at the expansive Spring Hill Assembly complex. This site encompasses a wide range of operations, including electric vehicle assembly, battery production and assembly, stamping, injection molding, body metal fabrication, paint shop, facilities, and logistics. In this union environment, the
Safety Operations Lead will work closely with UAW safety partners to foster a culture of safety and compliance. The role involves developing and implementing comprehensive safety and industrial hygiene processes, aligning them with the company's strategic objectives. The
Safety Operations Lead must excel in building positive relationships with staff members and effectively communicating safety practices across all levels of the organization. Join the Workplace Safety organization and help us influence others to live the values that return people home safely.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Safety professionals, fostering a culture of safety and compliance throughout the Spring Hill Assembly complex.
- Strategy Development: Analyze, create, and implement comprehensive safety strategies that align with company goals and regulatory requirements, tailored to the diverse operations at the site.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively across all levels of the site, including electric vehicle assembly, battery production, stamping, injection molding, body metal fabrication, paint shop, facilities, and logistics. Engage resources and lead initiatives to enhance safety practices.
- Union Partnership: Work closely with UAW safety partners to ensure safety protocols are adhered to and foster positive relationships within the union environment.
- Communication & Relationship Building: Utilize strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence and drive acceptance of new safety concepts, practices, and approaches within the organization. Build and maintain positive relationships with staff members.
- Proactive Problem Solving: Identify potential safety risks and react promptly by engaging the appropriate resources to initiate problem-solving measures. Ensure a proactive approach to safety management.
- Continuous Improvement: Promote and lead continuous improvement efforts in safety and industrial hygiene processes, ensuring they are effective and up-to-date with industry standards.
- Corporate Safety Initiatives: Execute corporate safety requirements, action items, and initiatives to ensure alignment with company-wide safety objectives.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelors Degree.
- 5 Years of safety related experience.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- 5+ Years of safety experience.
- Experience managing a team of safety professionals.
- Safety credentials such as ASP, GSP, CSP, etc.
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.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
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