Launch Safety Lead

Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Romulus, MI on a full-time basis. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits .

• Onsite-Romulus Propulsion Systems
• 10-20% Potential Travel
• Role may involve weekend work and rotating shifts as needed (3 shifts)

The Role - GRx Safety Launch Lead

• Responsible for ensuring successful completion of Safety deliverables for a new transmission launch leading to Zero Injuries. Work independently under general direction from Launch Manager and site Safety Supervisor. Work involves a considerable amount of perception and initiative in order to accomplish a flawless launch.

What You'll Do

• Work with a joint (UAW-represented) partner to design-in safety for a new transmission program.
• Support maintenance of a safe work environment for launch team, support resources, and contractors during project implementation.
• Actively participate in G-Risk (task-based risk analysis) Process for all new equipment.
• Lead the execution of G-Comply (machine / station design review and approval) Process to ensure equipment readiness for safe production.
• Organize/coordinate reviews and approvals with joint partner. Maintain calendar and schedule to achieve goals.
• Maintain and drive completion of open issues.
• Provide safety leadership to layout approval process.
• Participate in safety-related plant activities: Plant Safety Review Board (PSRB), Pedestrian/In-Plant Vehicle Committee (PIV), Safety Observation Tours/Safety Conversation Tours (SOT/SCT), Safety Contract Management review, and Launch Wall reviews.
• Utilize Business Plan Deployment (BPD) process to develop and drive methods to achieve Zero Injuries.
• Work with plant resources, Central Manufacturing Engineering and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to mitigate injury risk by focusing on hierarchy of controls: Elimination, Substitution, Engineering Controls, Warnings, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Participate in OEM and in-plant Machine Run-Off (MARO) activities to identify issues and track / coordinate completion with natural owners.
• Provide safety direction and expertise to launch team; GM Workplace Safety System (WSS), OSHA, MI-OSHA.
• Lead execution of Operator Support Tracking System (OSTS) and Operation Readiness processes for Safety to ensure readiness for all build events and start of regular production.
• Coordinate Safety training for launch team.
• Report progress to leadership.
• Maintain regular contact with others outside the work group.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel (domestic and international) for extended periods of time (must be able to obtain / maintain a valid Passport)
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
• Knowledge of functional relations within plant or division
• Process and product knowledge of transmission manufacturing
• Highly organized and self-directed
• Knowledge of government safety regulations; OSHA, MI-OSHA

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Minimum 3 years safety leadership
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computer software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, CoPilot)
• Knowledge of GM Workplace Safety System (WSS), G-Risk Process, and G-Comply Process or equivalent processes.

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Client-provided location(s): Belleville, MI

Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202523580

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-19T00:14:32