General Motors · 6 hours ago
Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS), Maintenance & Facilities Leader - Battery Cell Development Center
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expGeneral Motors is a leader in the automotive industry, and they are seeking an Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS), Maintenance & Facilities Leader for their Battery Cell Development Center. The role involves providing strategic direction and operational leadership for safety, compliance, equipment maintenance, and facility operations, ensuring safe and efficient operations in a fast-paced development environment.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Champion a culture of safety and compliance aligned with GM corporate standards and regulatory requirements
Lead development and execution of safety protocols, hazardous materials controls, and emergency response plans
Own EHS governance for the development center (including PSM, DG, OSHA compliance)
Lead incident investigations, ensure robust root-cause problem solving, and implement systemic corrective actions
Conduct and oversee regular audits, ensuring audit readiness at all times
Provide strategic direction for maintenance operations supporting development‑scale processes and pilot assets
Ensure asset reliability, uptime, and preventive maintenance programs that support iterative development needs
Lead complex, multi-functional projects with full accountability for schedule, cost, risk mitigation, and deliverables
Own budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning for the maintenance and technical operations organization
Develop and mentor a technical team with the capabilities required for advanced battery development
Apply GMS principles appropriately to a non‑steady‑state environment, ensuring discipline while enabling innovation
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
Ensure facility capabilities scale with evolving program, process, and safety requirements
Lead planning and execution of facility modifications, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades
Maintain an inspection‑ready environment through disciplined housekeeping and facility stewardship
Leads large, complex initiatives affecting multiple functions, programs, or development areas
Makes operational and financial decisions impacting safety, readiness, throughput, and overall facility performance
Sets objectives and leads delivery of KPIs aligned with GM’s strategic priorities for electrification and technology development
Drives organizational change, influencing cross-functional leaders and challenging legacy approaches
Builds a strong technical organization through hiring, workforce planning, coaching, and capability development
Represents the development center in enterprise forums, cross-functional reviews, and EHS/facility governance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience in manufacturing environment
5+ years of experience as a people leader with demonstrated success building 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 business need
Understanding of production 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 communication and leadership skills with proven ability to lead through change
Preferred
Knowledge of lithium-ion cell manufacturing processes (electrode, assembly, formation)
Experience in development, pilot, or startup environments
Understanding of Workplace Safety Systems and regulatory frameworks
Familiarity with GMS and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong technical problem-solving skills
Benefits
Company Vehicle
Relocation benefits
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
Recent News
2026-01-24
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