Safety Representative

General Motors; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits available

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Safety Representative to support the North America Engineering & Tooling Center (NAETC) in Flint, MI, and select areas across the enterprise. Travel within Southeast Michigan may be required to conduct risk assessments and support the G‑Risk process.

The role emphasizes hazard identification, proactive safety culture, and collaboration with site leadership to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with Workplace Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in occupational safety or related field preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically within Southeast Michigan as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide Workplace Safety guidance, mentoring, and coaching to leaders and employees.
• Collaborate to integrate safety into equipment and processes and support Workplace Safety System implementation.
• Advise site leadership on compliance with GM Workplace Safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review equipment and processes for Health and Safety Design Standards conformance; recommend risk controls.
• Analyze safety data to identify trends and drive injury and risk reduction.

Skills

Hazard identification

Safety culture

Communication

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Description

The Role:

We are seeking a Safety Representative to join our dynamic team and provide safety support for the North America Engineering & Tooling Center (NAETC) in Flint, Michigan, as well as select areas across the enterprise where hazard and risk identification are critical. This role may require occasional travel throughout Southeast Michigan to conduct risk assessments and support the G‑Risk process.

The ideal candidate is proactive, independent, and responsive, capable of identifying hazards and risks, creating solutions, and guiding leaders to enhance their safety culture.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide Workplace Safety technical and regulatory guidance, mentoring, and coaching to organizational leaders and employees.
• Collaborate with GM organizations to integrate safety into new equipment, existing processes, and key initiatives while supporting implementation of the Workplace Safety System.
• Advise site leadership on compliance with GM Workplace Safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review new equipment and processes for conformance with Health and Safety Design Standards and recommend effective risk controls.
• Analyze safety data and site performance to identify trends, assess conformance, and drive continuous improvement in injury and risk reduction.
• Partner with site leadership to strengthen the Workplace Safety culture and promote a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment.
• Build partnerships with Enterprise Operations Leadership, Human Resources, Industrial Hygiene, Health Services, local union representatives, and other key stakeholders to address safety concerns.
• Investigate accidents and injuries, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions and prevention strategies.
• Create and enhance safety programs, training, and employee development initiatives that promote hazard awareness and individual accountability.
• Facilitate safety meetings, committees, and cross‑functional discussions; create and deliver professional presentations on safety performance, risks, and recommendations.
• Manage and enhance the site’s safety SharePoint site by keeping content accurate, current, and accessible.
• Demonstrate a proactive, independent, and responsive approach to identifying risks, developing solutions, and influencing leaders and employees to advance a strong safety culture.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Experience in occupational safety and health, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to travel domestically, mostly within Southeast Michigan, based on business needs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with UAW joint partners.
• Demonstrated ability to identify safety hazards and risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adhere to established plans.
• Well‑developed analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency with standard computer software applications.
• Ability to bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach while performing work‑related tasks.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Safety Sciences, or Engineering.

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). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full‑time basis. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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