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 Romulus, Michigan on a full-time basis.

The Role

The Safety Supervisor is responsible for managing and mentoring the Romulus leadership team to support implementation of safety processes. In this role you are responsible for analyzing and identifying strategies for a site that align with company strategies. This role will have the ability to collaborate cross functionally across all levels of a site or region to lead and engage resources. This position often requires high level of communication skill to influence others within the organization to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches, where influences do not align. The ability to identify when something is likely to go wrong and reacting accordingly to bring up or engage the right resource to initiate problem solving is critical. Join the Workplace Safety organization and help us influence others to live the values that return people home safely.

What You'll Do

Leads a team of Safety professionals to support a site and/or region in the implementation of Safety processes.

Develops valuable strategic direction that drives successful execution of Global Workplace

Safety Supervisor is responsible for coordinating/directing health & safety activities for facility or functional areas to eliminate industrial accidents 

Advise management on continued development of safety and health culture

Provide direction, trains, develops and evaluates employees

Assist in the implementation and interpret the safety and health provisions of local and national labor agreements.

Facilitate the investigation of accidents and/or injuries: conduct safety audit, surveys, and inspections to verify compliance levels

Maintain awareness of state and federal safety regulations; corporate policies and procedures regarding safety and industrial health

Develop and implement programs to reduce job related injuries

Meet with local union representative and lead in resolution of safety matters

Review and approve new equipment and methods for potential hazards

Analyze safety statistics and develop recommendations

Provide technical guidance to management on Health & Safety issues

Participate in Health & Safety committees

Maintain positive relationships with local union leadership and management

Accompany compliance officers and prepare required data

Demonstrate complete job knowledge and understanding of assigned work area

Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution

 



Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities

5 plus years of Safety related experience

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene / related discipline

Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution

Ability to work independently, take initiative, and work to plan

Well developed analytical, organizational, and project management skills

Well developed written and verbal communications skills

Well developed use of HR Systems and Computer Software Application skills

What You Will Give You a Competitive Edge

Masters preferred - occupational safety or industrial environmental health

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.



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