Job Description
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI, three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].
The Role
The SP2 Sustainability Engineer at General Motors is responsible for managing third-party contracts that support the Resource Management (RM) and Chemical Management (CM) programs at select sites. This role is crucial in championing waste compliance and executing GM’s Zero Waste goals.
The Resource Management (RM) Program is a strategic alternative to traditional waste management and contracting designed to implement innovative source reduction, recycling, and recovery methods to continually improve the value of GM by-products or “Resources.” This program is integral to achieving GM’s Zero Waste goal and ensuring waste compliance.
The Chemical Management (CM) Program oversees direct and indirect chemical procurement and logistics, manages the disposition of process material byproducts, and facilitates closed-loop systems to enhance material usage efficiency and reduce the environmental footprint across GM’s operations.
What You'll Do
Strategic Planning: Develop and execute strategic plans for GM’sRM and CM programs, budget management, and track and measure program success in support of GM’s sustainability goals.
Program Management: Support direct and indirect chemical procurement and logistics, handle the disposition of process material byproducts, and facilitate closed-loop systems at GM’s facilities. Additionally, manage the RM program by implementing innovative source reduction, recycling, and recovery methods to improve the value of GM by-products while ensuring environmental compliance.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders to ensure continual improvement and support new program/project implementation.
Innovation and Change Management: Develop creative solutions to complex environmental challenges and support innovation to meet GM goals and initiatives.
Team Collaboration: Engage with environmental leaders and suppliers to foster teamwork, resolve conflicts, and value diversity.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related sciences, with a preference for environmental engineering or other sciences. Equivalent experience will be considered along with 5+ years of experience in environmental and/or chemical management.
3+ years of experience in environmental and/or chemical management.
Proven experience leading, managing, or overseeing small teams, projects, and/or contracted environmental service providers.
Proven leadership in the environmental or similar discipline.
Strong sense of teamwork and shared achievement of team targets.
Employ systems thinking to understand and optimize interconnected components.
Apply qualitative and quantitative skills relevant to environmental programs (e.g., modeling, budgeting, financial analysis, life cycle assessment, interviewing, surveying, environmental and risk communication).
Analyze data and develop materials to communicate strategic RM/CM program initiatives.
Work independently and collaboratively for effective project management and communication.
Apply best practices to real-world sustainability in manufacturing and non-manufacturing contexts.
Act as a change agent.
Communicate effectively with peers, strategic partners, GM Finance, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, and GM leadership
Evaluate and resolve problems collaboratively and independently.
Resolve issues with internal and external constituencies.
Manage chemical management and resource management programs within budget.
Analyze, visualize, and communicate analytical data.
Embed sustainability thinking in business processes.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
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