Launch Safety Lead

General Motors•Romulus, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.