Warren, Michigan, United States of America
23 hours ago
Workplace Safety Group - Global Technical Center Safety Supervisor
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 Warren, Michigan, on a full-time basis.

The Role: We are seeking an innovated Safety Supervisor to join our transformative team. This position is crucial in fostering a commitment to a safe and cutting-edge work environment by creating and executing safety programs and protocols during the early stages of product, facility, and process design. Additionally, this position will support established facilities to ensure safety protocols are maintained as technologies evolve.

In this role, the candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with various departments across GM to integrate safety into new equipment and processes, driving the future of GM's electric vehicles.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with a keen eye for identifying hazards and risks, and a passion for recommending innovative solutions to enhance workplace safety.

What You'll Do:

Provide Workplace Safety technical and regulatory advice and coaching to site/functional operations. 

Oversee safety and technological aspects of new and existing building projects

Participate in Risk Assessment assessments for new equipment and processes and identify and mitigate safety hazards in equipment and process designs and complete g-comply buy offs of equipment

Ensure compliance with Workplace Safety Systems and Global Health and Safety Standards.

Serve as the primary contact for buildings, ensuring successful implementation of workplace safety systems and health and safety standards.

Drive the execution of Global Workplace Safety System BPD initiatives by providing clear direction, education, and tools to stakeholders.

Perform other tasks as assigned. 

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):​​

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent work experience is required

 5+ years’ experience in Engineering, Workplace Safety, or Manufacturing Equivalent.

In-depth knowledge of Workplace Safety Systems and Global Design for Health and Safety Standards.

Ability to handle complex safety and technological challenges in a dynamic environment.

Expertise in identifying and mitigating safety hazards and risks in equipment and process designs.

Capability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Working knowledge in business application software (Microsoft office, SharePoint, Power BI) and other related electronic tools. 

Skilled in coaching, teaching, and mentoring.

Effective communicator at all management levels.

Agile and adaptable to change.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):​

Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH) are highly desirable. 

Experience in Safety, EV/RESS equipment or Team Management in a leading organization.

Technical Manufacturing SME  

In depth understating of GM’s Workplace Safety System 

In depth understanding of GDHS Specification 

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

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​

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