Safety Representative

Job 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 the Grand Rapids facility on a full-time basis.

The Role: 

Serve as a trusted Workplace Safety subject-matter expert and practical partner to site leadership, operations, employees, UAW representatives, and support functions. Help the site maintain regulatory and GM Workplace Safety compliance while improving safety culture, identifying hazards, and delivering data-driven risk reduction.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Serve as a trusted Workplace Safety resource, partnering with plant leadership, employees, UAW representatives, and cross-functional teams to promote a safe work environment.
• Provide technical safety guidance and regulatory compliance support while building strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Own and maintain assigned Workplace Safety System elements, GMS safety modules, audits, documentation, and corrective action tracking processes.
• Develop, conduct, and monitor safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to ensure ongoing regulatory and internal readiness.
• Manage safety records, reporting, regulatory postings, and documentation using systems such as Intelex and SharePoint.
• Investigate workplace accidents, injuries, and safety concerns, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze safety data and trends to identify risks, reduce hazards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and deliver safety training programs for leaders, supervisors, employees, and safety committees to strengthen safety awareness and accountability.
• Facilitate and/or support safety committees, Plant Safety Review Boards, and cross-functional discussions to support a proactive safety culture and risk reduction efforts.
• Administer assigned safety programs and services, including reporting, equipment reviews, athletic trainer program coordination, and on-call safety support across shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene/ technical discipline or relevant certifications or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with workplace safety processes
• Strong interpersonal skills in facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and work to plan with UAW team
• Manufacturing Experience
• Experience in union environment
• Can manage up, down, and across levels and functions
• Well-developed computer skills
• Must be able to work on any shift and weekends/holidays as needed

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelors degree in EHS
• EHS related certifications or credentials (OSHA 30 General Industry, OSHA 30 Construction, GSP, CSP, etc.)
• Experience in high-volume environment
• Experience working in Intelex
• Experience using SharePoint
• Experience working with Regulatory Agencies such as MIOSHA, OSHA, EPA, etc.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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., H1-B, 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. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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