Health & Safety Supervisor - Ultium Cells LLC

Job description

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 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Onsite

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Ultium Cells 1, Warren Ohio 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 Ultium Cells 1 complex. Introduction to Ultium Cells Ultium Cells LLC is a joint venture (JV) between General Motors and LG Energy Solutions, combining manufacturing and electrochemical expertise to create battery cells that will power GMs electric vehicles.

About the Opportunity

The Safety Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing a team of salaried and contract safety professionals, as well as managing the on-site medical department. The Safety Supervisor is responsible for analyzing and identifying strategies for the site that align with GM Global Workplace Safety strategies including but not limited to: Key Responsibilities: Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Safety professionals, fostering a culture of safety and compliance throughout the Warren 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.

Safety Management System

• Support adoption and implementation of the Global Workplace Safety System
• Drive the development of Ultium Cells specific safety and health standards
• Deliver annual Ultium Cells facility health and safety goals and objectives to the workforce Learning and Development: Support Manufacturing Learning and Development in the identification and facilitation of the Training Management System and the affective launch of site-specific health and safety training.

Support delivering New Hire and Contractor Orientations Ensure effective auditing, observations, and reporting of compliance with safety standards and procedures.

Emergency Response

• Participate in the plant’s

Emergency Response Planning

• Process Other: Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies as needed
• Communicate and work effectively with operations, construction, plant floor teams Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​​ Bachelor's Degree in safety or other related degree. 5+ years of safety related experience.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other professional certification Prior experience in a leadership level role Experience in Industrial Hygiene Air Sampling Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) Experience with Combustible Dust Ability to lead teams and influence change Bilingual (Korean/English Speaking) This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. 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.

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy. 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

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