Korea Deputy Chief Safety Officer (D-CSO)
5 days ago• Incheon, South Korea
Description
The Role -
- The Deputy Chief Safety Officer(상무) will serve as a strategic partner to the CSO. The D-CSO role is intended to build strong safety leadership capability within GM in Korea and may be considered for future CSO succession based on demonstrated performance, leadership readiness, and evolving business and organizational needs. The role will also play a pivotal part in shaping and executing GM's safety strategy across Korea operations.
What You'll Do -
- Leadership & Succession: Serve as second-in-command to the CSO and take on delegated leadership responsibilities. The role is structured to support leadership development for potential future opportunities, including possible consideration for the CSO role, based on demonstrated performance and organizational requirements.
- Strategic Safety Execution: Lead implementation of emerging safety strategies (linked to Global). Drive continuous improvement in safety performance metrics and compliance.
- Accountability & Culture: Champion a culture of accountability and ownership for safety across all levels of the organization. Promote fearless reporting of unsafe behaviors, acts or conditions
- Union & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a primary liaison with Labor Unions on safety-related matters. Build trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders (MOEL - Ministry of Employment and Labor, K-OSHA) to resolve safety concerns collaboratively
- Operational Oversight: Support site-level safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments. Ensure alignment with GM's global safety standards and regulatory requirements
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Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) -
- 15+ years of professional experience in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, or Manufacturing Operations.
- 7+ years in a leadership or People Leader role (Supervisor, Manager, or above) including cross-functional or multi-site responsibility
- Proven knowledge and skills in Safety Operations & Compliance including Korean MOEL regulations such as SAPA (Serious Accident Punishment Act), rules and regulations in Korea, Safety Management systems, risk identification and incident investigation, and contractor/vendor safety management experience.
- Strong understanding of Korean labor dynamics and union engagement
- Executive level leadership skills, including ability to lead large teams and ability to "influence without authority" for other areas and executive of the organization (managerial courage)
- Demonstrated ability to lead cultural change and drive accountability
- Strategic thinker with hands-on operational experience, understanding in general operations, and how to balance needs of business and finding the safest path
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak fearlessly and influence across levels
- Bachelor's degree required (Engineering, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, or related field).
- Fluent Korean and strong English proficiency required (reading, writing, presenting).
What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications) -
- Master's degree preferred (Engineering, Safety Management, Occupational Health, Business Administration).
- Professional Certifications strongly preferred (KOSHA-certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist or equivalent)
How We Hire -
1. Application Submission :
- Please submit your application via the GM Career Site.
- Attach a resume and cover letter in English.
- Ensure the completion of the personal information consent form, which will be sent to your email upon submission of your application.
**Kindly note that applications submitted via mail, email, or in-person will not be accepted.
2. Application Deadline :
- The deadline for submission is midnight on February 19, 2026.
3. Selection Process :
- Application submission
- Review & Phone screening
- Competency interview
- Offer & Medical Examination
- Onboarding
4. Additional Information :
- Any false information provided in the application may result in disqualification.
- For any inquiries, please contact [email protected] .
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 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.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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Client-provided location(s): Incheon, South Korea
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202601318
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-24T00:16:13
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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