Launch Safety Representative

Job Description

The primary responsibility of this professional is to interface regularly and directly with the plant launch team on site, the local joint safety team, all the Central Manufacturing Engineering and Vehicles Systems Engineering Engineers onsite installing new and revising existing plant machinery and processes equipment. This role will have a direct report line to Site Construction Mgr. and a dotted line report to the Site Safety Supervisor. This professional should be very comfortable and capable of developing, prioritizing, and managing their own schedule to ensure that all launch related facilities or process changes are implemented in accordance with the latest GM specifications. Acting as a liaison between the launch team across all shops, plant safety and multiple engineering functional work groups. May require working some off shift hours and weekends. Participate in equipment buyoffs at OEM build sites as required. Ensure contractors are adhering to General Motors Safety practices while on the premises.

Responsibilities

Execute deliverables in support of the organizations safety objectives while working within the launch project timelines that result in a successful, safe and on time vehicle launch.

• Machinery/equipment risk assessments
• Machinery/equipment offsite vendor visits (when required)
• Machinery/equipment buy-off inspections
• Research and provide technical information or direction to engineering support groups
• Periodic monitoring and evaluation of safe work of contractors working on site
• Integrate new process equipment into the plants safety system
• Summarize critical issues and escalate to leadership when required for support
• Flexible work schedule for inspections, especially during non-production down times

Skills Required

• Developed and refined verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve in a cross functional team environment
• Understanding of Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and Standards
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others in a union environment

Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree.
• Must have Manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Degree in EHS discipline
• Certifications in EHS discipline
• Understanding of / experience with GM's Safety Gate Processes
• Prior experience in commissioning and bringing online new machinery and equipment

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

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. 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.