Descripción

Sponsorship: 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. The successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned GM worksite, five days per week and to respond to the site in the event of an emergency after hours, on weekend or holidays.

The Role:

Fort Wayne Assembly is currently seeking an Ergonomics Coordinator to join the UAW-GM Joint Ergonomics Technical Team (JETT). As a member of this team, you will be responsible to jointly lead efforts to reduce cumulative trauma injuries for all plant personnel. Activities will include, but are not limited to, analyzing data/conditions, identifying risk, seeking root cause, developing solutions, leading implementation, and driving innovation and continuous improvement.

As an ergonomist and member of the JETT, you will work collaboratively with other functions of the organization in an effort to keep our Team Members safe both in current state as well as future states resulting from proposed changes and/or new product introductions. In this position you may also have additional responsibilities within the Industrial Engineering team as deemed necessary and appropriate.

The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and team-based environment will be critical to your success. Other attributes and skills needed to be successful in this position include, but are not limited to, excellent leadership skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, growth mindset, strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, high integrity, and empathy.

What You’ll Do:

Implement and co-administer the National UAW-GM Ergonomics Agreement and process working with UAW partners
Act as the subject matter expert in the field of Ergonomics and provide ergonomic technical support to all plant functions/operations
Capture and interpret injury/illness data for all associated ergonomic/medical incidents
Conduct first level ergonomic risk analysis for both current and future states
Conduct, as appropriate, second level ergonomic risk analysis using specified tools for both current and future states
Work collaboratively with Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production personnel, etc. to identify ergonomic risks, develop solutions and drive issues to closure
Input issues into the GM Technical Ergonomic Database (TED) or associated systems, develop metrics and analyze trends
Provide regular report outs to the Plant Safety Review Board
Lead and facilitate formal and informal injury reduction initiatives through data analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement
Conduct ergonomics related training and presentations as required
Drive innovation and exploration of new technologies, analysis tools, technologies, processes, and devices to reduce ergonomic risks and injuries
Actively participate in ergonomic activities associated with new product planning and launch
Work with and support corporate ergonomic activities
Perform additional Industrial Engineering group assignments/tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering/Ergonomics-related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years ergonomics experience in manufacturing/assembly operations
Experience solving complex problems and working in a fast-paced environment
Prior experience in training, coaching, and developing salaried and hourly employees.
Must be available and willing to work weekends to meet production demands
Effective cross-functional communication, including coordination with production, maintenance, and union representatives
Proficiency in Microsoft tools suite and data visualization tools

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Prior leadership experience
Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP)
Proficient in Throughput Improvement Process (TIP)
Experience supervising employees in a union environment
Proficiency in APS, 3DSSPP ergonomics software

This position may be eligible for relocation benefits

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.)

Este puesto se clasifica como presencial. Esto significa que se espera que el candidato seleccionado se presente en una ubicación específica a tiempo completo.

Este puesto podría ser elegible para beneficios de relocalización.

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