Manufacturing Safety Lead — Launch & Compliance

Ultium Cells LLC; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, &

Tuition Assistance

Vehicle Discount Program

Communication Stipend

Job summary

Ultium Cells LLC seeks a Safety Specialist to advance health and safety across a new high-technology battery cell manufacturing plant. You will help anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control hazards while engaging staff in a strong safety culture.

Your role covers launch readiness, safety management system development, and training delivery. The position requires OSHA-related credentials, teamwork, and willingness to travel up to 15% in a fast-paced, unionized manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30/ASP/CSP certification or willingness to obtain.
• 0-3 years of experience in General Industry and a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work selected weekends, holidays, and night shift (8pm-4am).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and state/local regulations and requirements.
• Team setting capability and collaboration.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate technical data, test results, and reports.
• Positive attitude, self-driven with good interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Willingness to travel 10-15%.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning of facilities and production equipment.
• Support onsite launch activities.
• Assist in developing Task Based Risk Assessments.
• Drive adoption and implementation of safety standards.
• Deliver annual safety goals and objectives to workforce.
• Support Workplace Safety System adoption and safety standards.
• Audit and report compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Participate in Emergency Response Planning.
• Collaborate with operations, construction and plant floor teams.

Skills

OSHA 30/ASP/CSP

General Industry experience

Night shift

OSHA regulations

Team collaboration

Technical data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Travel 10-15%

Education

Associates degree

Tools

PSM

Lasers & Radiation

Ergonomics

Job description

Ultium Cells LLC seeks a Safety Specialist to advance health and safety across a new high-technology battery cell manufacturing plant. You will help anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control hazards while engaging staff in a strong safety culture.

Your role covers launch readiness, safety management system development, and training delivery. The position requires OSHA-related credentials, teamwork, and willingness to travel up to 15% in a fast-paced, unionized manufacturing setting.