Safety Representative
About The Position
The Safety Representative is accountable for providing Workplace Safety technical and regulatory advice, mentoring, instructing, and coaching to site/functional operations. They are responsible for assisting Site Leadership with maintaining compliance with all GM Workplace Safety and regulatory requirements. This includes analyzing Workplace Safety data, communicating results and trends, identifying continuous improvement opportunities, and assessing site Workplace Safety performance and conformance to requirements. This role is categorized as onsite, requiring the successful candidate to report to the Tonawanda facility on a full-time basis.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene / related discipline or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with OSHA 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
- Well developed analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Well developed written and verbal communications skills
- Well developed use of HR Systems and Computer Software Application skills
- Must be able to work on any shift and weekends as needed
Responsibilities
- Manage the site as a Subject Matter Expert on Workplace Safety requirements.
- Partner with the Local Union & Site leadership to support Workplace Safety cultural transformation.
- Develop and educate site employees to drive Workplace Safety cultural transformation.
- Develop partnerships with key site personnel including Plant Leadership, HR, Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics resources, and Health Services.
- Assist in investigating accidents and/or injuries.
- Conduct safety audits, surveys, and inspections to verify compliance levels.
- Develop basic safety programs as directed to reduce job-related injuries.
- Assist in the design and administration of plant safety rules and instructions.
- Review new equipment and methods for potential hazards.
- Assist supervisors in the safety training of employees.
- Create safety-related reports and presentations as directed.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- retirement savings plan
- sickness and accident benefits
- life insurance
- paid vacation & holidays
- tuition assistance programs
- employee assistance program
- GM vehicle discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
