Onsite Workplace Safety Specialist

VetJobs; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits/Wellbeing programs

GM employee discounts

Job summary

General Motors in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Workplace Safety Subject Matter Expert to provide regulatory guidance, mentorship, and coaching for site operations. You will help maintain compliance with GM Workplace Safety requirements and drive continuous improvement program initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene, OSHA familiarity, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene or related discipline; equivalent experience
• Familiarity with OSHA workplace safety processes
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and work to plan with UAW team
• 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
• Must be able to work on any shift and weekends as needed

Responsibilities

• Help manage the site as a Subject Matter Expert on Workplace Safety requirements
• Work in partnership with the Local Union & Site leadership to support Workplace Safety cultural transformation
• Develop and educate site employees to drive Workplace Safety cultural transformation; and Developing partnerships with key site personnel including Plant Leadership, HR, Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics resources, and Health Services
• Assist in Investigating accidents and/or injuries: conduct safety audits, surveys, and inspections to verify compliance levels
• Develop basic safety programs as directed to reduce job related injuries
• Assist in the design and administration of plant safety rules and instructions
• Review new equipment and methods for potential hazards
• Assist supervisors in the safety training of employees
• Create safety-related reports and presentations as directed

Education

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

High School/GED

Job description

General Motors in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Workplace Safety Subject Matter Expert to provide regulatory guidance, mentorship, and coaching for site operations. You will help maintain compliance with GM Workplace Safety requirements and drive continuous improvement program initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene, OSHA familiarity, and strong communication skills.