Safety Operations Lead

GM•Fort Wayne, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for driving successful execution of the annual GWS action plans at the sites, providing site GWS Resources with clear direction, education and tools to be effective roadblock busters for their respective functions, requiring local/regional regulatory requirements and GM requirements are understood, implemented, and assessed at all led sites. Partners with their peers to share and demonstrate good practices across their sites, supports the site operations leadership, developing and educating direct reports, and other key GWS functions at the sites. Meets with union representatives and works through resolution of issues. Assists or directs the resolution of government Safety violations or citations. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

4+ year’s experience in GM manufacturing, CCA or non-manufacturing operations experience in the Environmental, Health, and Safety field
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Prior experience in leadership in a Safety Environment
Ability to analyze situations and develop appropriate safety measures

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree in safety or related field or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
Safety credentials such as ASP, GSP, CSP, etc.

Responsibilities

Serve as the site safety lead for Global Workplace Safety, setting expectations and modeling behaviors that reinforce GM’s commitment to a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
Lead and actively participate in daily and weekly safety discussions, including staff huddles/operations meetings, plant staff meetings, and safety-focused calls and reviews (e.g., GMNA Safety Call, sector huddles, injury reduction calls, WSS calls)
Champion psychological safety and anti-harassment expectations, reinforcing related training and behaviors across the site.
Coach and develop salary safety representatives and other joint partners, building capability in hazard recognition, WSS/GMS, and problem-solving.
Reviewing and responding to safety-related emails and reports, OSHA 301s and daily safety reports to identify trends and needed actions, daily schedules to confirm safety coverage at key meetings and activities.
Preparing for and participating in daily huddles/operations meetings.
Managing a follow-up list to ensure timely closure of open safety items.
Maintain regular touchpoints with off-shift safety representatives to ensure full-shift alignment on safety events, follow-up actions, and priorities.
Meet regularly with the Site Director and Assistant Site Director to review performance, key risks, and strategic priorities for safety.
Lead or support incident reduction efforts, including use of GM processes such as SIR/Near Miss reporting, call-in system, medical pass, and We Care, ensuring consistent use and follow-up.
Run and review safety performance reports (e.g., Cority/Intelex injury and action-plan reports) to monitor performance against metrics and identify emerging risks.
Coordinate and participate in weekly medical and Lost Work Day Case (LWDC) meetings, ensuring accurate, timely data entry and follow-up in supporting systems (e.g., LWDC SharePoint, reporting tools).
Respond to OSHA complaints and support on-site OSHA or external inspections and audits, as required.
Lead or support Leadership Safety Observation Tours and PS6 Safety Tours, leveraging Safety Reps and site leadership to identify hazards and engage team members.
Support safety inspections and risk assessments using GM tools such as G-risk and G-comply, partnering with Safety Reps and local leadership to prioritize findings and corrective actions.
Participate in and/or lead relevant safety committees and reviews (e.g., PIV Committee, site safety OpEx, WSS and PSRB reviews, minimum required joint activities, sector and GMNA calls) as required by the site.
Monitor and report on leading and lagging safety indicators, including injury rates, LWDCs, near misses, WSS element performance, and CAP closure, ensuring data accuracy (including work hours for plant and contractors) and timely updates in relevant systems.
Coordinate and/or support PSRB preparation, review, and presentation activities for the site.