China Manufacturing Safety and Industrial Hygiene Lead

Job Description

This role is a local hire position and not an International Service Program (ISP) assignment; only candidates who are eligible to be hired locally in the job location will be considered.

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to HQ Building in Shanghai, China five times per week.

The Role

The China Manufacturing Safety and Industrial Hygiene Lead is responsible for supporting the China Manufacturing sites (JV) and key stakeholders/functions in implementing safety and industrial hygiene programs. This role drives the successful execution of the Global Workplace Safety (GWS) Programs and annual GWS and China MFG action plans. The role requires that country regulatory requirements and GM requirements are understood, implemented, and assessed at all JV MFG sites.

What You’ll Do

• Support the China Safety and Industrial Hygiene Director and JV site operations leadership to ensure GWS requirements and China regulations are implemented at JV sites and other key functions.
• Liaise with Global and site stakeholders to build and continuously improve the safety system (GWS) by driving key element implementation on the shop floor.
• Work with joint venture companies to conduct regular risk assessments, safety audits, and site inspections to identify hazards and drive corrective actions; strategically implement GM standards and practices to fill gaps and mitigate the risks.
• Provide technical consultation, training and on‑site validations in Battery Safety, EV safety, Industrial Hygiene, chemical management, emergency response, confined space, Lockout energy control and other safety performance standards upon assignment or business needs.
• Foster a proactive safety culture through campaigns, workshops, and KPI tracking (e.g., SIF reporting).
• Engage in the resolution of data reporting and analysis of safety, industrial hygiene, chemical, etc. upon business need.
• Oversee industrial hygiene monitoring and occupational health management of each site.
• Work closely with Company MFG and ME teams to drive and leverage AI and Manufacturing Engineering solutions to eliminate/mitigate safety risks.
• Coach leaders and employees on safe behaviors by conducting field observations, providing immediate feedback on unsafe acts/conditions, and reinforcing use of standard work and permits. 

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​​

• College graduate with a major in engineering, safety, industrial hygiene or related discipline.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing and/or construction, with substantial time spent in the field (shop floor / construction sites).
• Hands‑on experience with one or more of the following:
  • mobile equipment and pedestrian interface controls
  • lifting and rigging / crane operations
  • machine safeguarding and control of hazardous energy (LOTO)
  • work at height, scaffolding, and fall protection
  • confined space entry and hot work permitting.
• Experience managing safety practices and risks and leading incident/near‑miss investigations to root cause.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and ability to read basic layouts, P&IDs or equipment drawings to understand hazards.
• Ability to take a strategic viewpoint in order to compare/contrast the business benefit of alternate solutions.
• Commitment to safety integrity and willingness to challenge unsafe conditions and behaviors at all levels (operators, contractors, and leaders).
• Demonstrated skills and abilities in business processes including planning, finance, and program development.
• Good interpersonal communication skills and teamwork spirit, including the ability to influence JV partners and contractors.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• In‑depth knowledge of relevant regulations and best practices in Workplace Safety and Industrial Hygiene.
• Professional certification in Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related discipline.
• Experience on large construction or installation projects (e.g., new equipment, line moves, building modifications), including contractor management and pre‑task planning.
• Practical experience validating machine and process safety controls (e.g., safety PLCs, interlocks, functional safety assessments) against applicable standards.
• Demonstrated success reducing Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) exposure through risk assessment, hierarchy of controls, and verification of critical barriers.
• Familiarity with automotive or high‑volume manufacturing environments, especially press, body, battery, paint, or general assembly operations.

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