Job Description
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.
Safety & Compliance Leadership
Lead complex, multi-functional projects with full accountability for schedule, cost, risk mitigation, and deliverables.
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.
Makes operational and financial decisionsimpactingsafety, readiness, throughput, and overall facility performance.
Builds a strong technical organization through hiring, workforce planning, coaching, and capability development.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, orequivalent experience.
7+ yearsof experience in manufacturingenvironment.
5+ years of experience as a people leader withdemonstratedsuccessbuilding 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 businessneed.
Understanding ofproduction 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 communicationand leadership skills with proven ability to lead through change.
What Will Give YouACompetitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Knowledge of lithium‑ion cell manufacturing processes (electrode, assembly, formation).
Experience in development, pilot, or startup environments.
Understanding ofWorkplace Safety Systems and regulatory frameworks.
Familiarity with GMS and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong technical problem‑solving skills.
Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.


GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.


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