Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS), Maintenance & Facilities Leader - Battery Cell Development Center

General Motors•Warren, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS), Maintenance & Facilities Leader provides strategic direction and operational leadership for safety, compliance, equipment maintenance, and facility operations at the Battery Cell Development Center (BCDC). This leader ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operations in a fast‑paced and evolving development environment, enabling GM’s electrification strategy. The role includes direct leadership of Technical Operations Specialists and other technical personnel, with accountability for talent development, cross-functional alignment, and delivery of key performance metrics.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
7+ years of experience in manufacturing environment.
5+ years of experience as a people leader with demonstrated success building and developing teams.
3+ years of EHS experience
Ability to work or rotate across all shifts as required by operations.
Flexibility to support overtime, weekends, and holidays based on business need.
Understanding of production systems, automation, and development/pilot environments.
Strong analytical capability, including root-cause problem solving and data-driven decision-making.
Experience leading and scaling operations within ambiguous or rapidly evolving environments.
Strong communication and leadership skills with proven ability to lead through change.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of lithium‑ion cell manufacturing processes (electrode, assembly, formation).
Experience in development, pilot, or startup environments.
Understanding of Workplace Safety Systems and regulatory frameworks.
Familiarity with GMS and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong technical problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

Champion a culture of safety and compliance aligned with GM corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
Lead development and execution of safety protocols, hazardous materials controls, and emergency response plans.
Own EHS governance for the development center (including PSM, DG, OSHA compliance).
Lead incident investigations, ensure robust root-cause problem solving, and implement systemic corrective actions.
Conduct and oversee regular audits, ensuring audit readiness at all times.
Provide strategic direction for maintenance operations supporting development‑scale processes and pilot assets.
Ensure asset reliability, uptime, and preventive maintenance programs that support iterative development needs.
Lead complex, multi-functional projects with full accountability for schedule, cost, risk mitigation, and deliverables.
Own budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning for the maintenance and technical operations organization.
Develop and mentor a technical team with the capabilities required for advanced battery development.
Apply GMS principles appropriately to a non‑steady-state environment, ensuring discipline while enabling innovation.
Monitor key performance indicators (uptime, cycle times, MTTR/MTBF, changeover efficiency) and drive improvements.
Oversee facility operations including utilities, cleanroom systems, HVAC, and building infrastructure.
Ensure facility capabilities scale with evolving program, process, and safety requirements.
Lead planning and execution of facility modifications, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades.
Maintain an inspection‑ready environment through disciplined housekeeping and facility stewardship.
Leads large, complex initiatives affecting multiple functions, programs, or development areas.
Makes operational and financial decisions impacting safety, readiness, throughput, and overall facility performance.
Sets objectives and leads delivery of KPIs aligned with GM’s strategic priorities for electrification and technology development.
Drives organizational change, influencing cross-functional leaders and challenging legacy approaches.
Builds a strong technical organization through hiring, workforce planning, coaching, and capability development.
Represents the development center in enterprise forums, cross-functional reviews, and EHS/facility governance.