Safety Supervisor: Ergonomics & Robotics Champion (Onsite)

General Motors Company; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Company is seeking a Safety Supervisor for the Customer Care and Aftersales Ypsilanti and Willow Run facilities. The role focuses on ownership of the Workplace Safety System, regulatory requirements, and monitoring of practices including ergonomics and chemical controls, with strong emphasis on safety culture.

Responsibilities include driving compliance, supporting ergonomics initiatives, and collaborating across functions to meet GM and OSHA criteria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of experience in Safety, Environmental Manufacturing/Operations, or related field.
• Strong social skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adhere to plans.
• Well-developed analytical, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in computer software applications.
• Ability to bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform work tasks.
• Capable of lifting or carrying materials weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb (including using ladders and lifts), and operate vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Champion element and performance standards of safety ownership with excellence.
• Coach and develop other WSS champions to level 3 maturity expectation.
• Drive compliance in existing processes and ensure deployment of new technologies meet GM and OSHA criteria.
• Be a strong participant in the role of Joint Ergonomics Technician.
• Analyze data and trends for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with strong communication skills to influence others through change that meets overall business strategies.
• Be a positive force and cultural influence to keep safety a priority for all team members and leaders.

Skills

Facilitation

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Analytical

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Computer software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Job description

General Motors Company is seeking a Safety Supervisor for the Customer Care and Aftersales Ypsilanti and Willow Run facilities. The role focuses on ownership of the Workplace Safety System, regulatory requirements, and monitoring of practices including ergonomics and chemical controls, with strong emphasis on safety culture.

Responsibilities include driving compliance, supporting ergonomics initiatives, and collaborating across functions to meet GM and OSHA criteria.