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Safety Representative- Orion

Today Lake Orion, MI

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 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.)

Onsite This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Lake Orion, MI on a full-time basis. The role is split shift, the candidate will be working from 11 am to 7:30 pm. Overtime maybe required based on business needs.

The Role

The Safety Representative is to interface regularly and directly with the plant launch team on site, the local joint safety team, all the Central Manufacturing Engineering and Construction teams /Contractors installing new plant machinery and processes equipment. This professional should be very comfortable and capable of developing, prioritizing, and managing their own schedule to ensure that all launch related tasks are implemented in accordance with the latest GM specifications. May require working some off shift hours. Participate in equipment buyoffs at OEM build sites as required. Ensure contractors are adhering to General Motors Safety practices while on the premises.

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This safety professional is also responsible for providing Workplace Safety technical and regulatory advice, instructing, and coaching to site/functional operations. In addition, they are responsible for assisting Site Leadership with implementation, maintenance, and compliance with all GM Workplace Safety and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Do

  • Machinery/equipment risk assessments
  • Machinery/equipment offsite vendor visits (when required)
  • Machinery/equipment buy-off inspections
  • Research and provide technical information or direction to engineering support groups
  • Periodic monitoring and evaluation of safe work of contractors working on site
  • Integrate new process equipment into the plants safety system
  • Summarize critical issues and escalate to leadership when required for support
  • Flexible work schedule for inspections, especially during non-production down times
  • Analyzing Workplace Safety data and communicating results and trends along with continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Assessing site Workplace Safety performance and conformance to requirements
  • Working in partnership with the local site leadership to support Workplace Safety culture
  • Developing and educating site employees to drive Workplace Safety culture

Additional Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • BA/BS degree in safety or related field
  • Familiarity with occupational workplace safety processes

What will Give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • One year or more of field experience in an EHS position
  • Accredited certifications

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): Lake Orion, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202511863
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-07-22T00:16:15

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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