2026 GWS Safety Representative

What You'll Do

• Monitor, analyze, and communicate safety performance metrics, including recordables, lost work day cases, SIF potential events, proactive safety actions, and contractor safety data.
• Lead or support incident intake, investigation follow-up, recordability review, corrective action tracking, and case documentation within safety management systems and plant reporting tools.
• Partner with manufacturing, facilities, medical, contractors, and employee or union representatives to identify hazards, assess risk, and implement practical countermeasures.
• Serve as a Workplace Safety System champion or subject matter support resource for assigned elements and performance standards, including audits, safety tours, annual reviews, and process checks.
• Prepare clear reports, summaries, and leadership communications for department reviews, plant meetings, safety boards, and regulatory or compliance-related responses.
• Help reinforce a culture of accountability by coaching leaders and employees on expectations, escalating unresolved concerns, and following issues through closure.
• Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): Experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety Experience with incident investigation, corrective action management, and performance reporting.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, assembly, warehouse, or other industrial environment with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to organize data and communicate trends clearly.
• What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment, including partnership with union or employee representatives.
• Knowledge of GM manufacturing processes including the Workplace Safety System elements, performance standards, and champion responsibilities.
• Professional safety certification such as ASP, CSP, OHST, or progress toward certification. 

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