Environmental Supervisor

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Lansing, MI, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
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The Role
Leads environmental compliance and sustainability programs at GM manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities include managing air, storm water, wastewater, hazardous waste, chemical, and recycling programs; engaging regulators; preparing reports; conducting compliance testing; improving environmental management systems; and recommending continuous improvements. The supervisor also leads and develops environmental professionals, supports multiple Lansing-area facilities, builds stakeholder relationships, and travels between sites up to 25% of the time.
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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.)
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Lansing Grand River on a full-time basis.
The Role: The GM environmental team is geared towards developing creative solutions to complex environmental challenges. As an Environmental Engineer at General Motors, you will have the opportunity to champion the waste and water compliance programs and be responsible for developing programs to reduce environmental risk. You will work cross functionally with diverse groups to build and implement best-in-class, sustainable solutions to improve environmental compliance and sustainability across the site. As an Environmental Supervisor, you will be working in an exciting manufacturing environment and be a part of a team fulfilling GM's Vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion.
The GM Environmental Supervisor position focuses on environmental oversight at their local plant, plant partnership initiatives and process control improvements. Additionally, the Environmental Supervisor, as a People Leader, will lead a team of professionals that support additional facilities in the Lansing region.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
  • Responsible for developing/maintaining/supporting robust and consistent environmental stewardship program strategies in support of GM's mission to deliver sustainable solutions that improve the communities in which we live and work.
  • Engage with local regulatory agencies.
  • Develop creative solutions to complex environmental challenges.
  • Utilize technology and information to develop and maintain environmental management systems.
  • Monitor environmental parameters and progress to provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Support and improve system designs that preserve the environment, integrate the latest technologies, and provide long-term environmental solutions.
  • Grow to understand the plant manufacturing systems including production processes, wastewater discharges, storm water management, air emissions impacts, sewer systems, chemical usage, and waste management/recycling programs, to ensure effective decision-making and regulatory compliance.
  • Interface with business partners and regulatory agencies to prepare required regulatory documentation and reports, schedule and perform compliance testing.
  • Cultivate and establish trustful relationships with key stakeholders, influencers, and industry partners to optimize implementation of our Resource & Chemical Management programs.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) :
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Environmental Engineering, or a related field science.
  • 5+ years' experience in Air Permitting, Storm Water Permitting, Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements and/or related media.
  • Experience in environmental engineering or related science, preferably at a manufacturing operation.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute projects.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
  • Must be willing to travel between facilities
  • To be a recognized site leader with the ability to develop people, including at least one successor, through formal and on the job training, coaching, and mentoring.
  • As a People Leader, you will also be responsible for:
    • Coaching and developing others.
    • Providing performance feedback for a team of Environmental professionals.
    • Traveling to other GM Lansing sites providing environmental support to site staff and interacting with that site leadership at each location.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Basic knowledge of the automotive manufacturing processes is preferred

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
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.
Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
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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.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Environmental Engineering, or a related field science
  • 5+ years of experience in air permitting, storm water permitting, hazardous waste generator requirements, or related environmental media
  • Experience in environmental engineering or related science
  • Demonstrated ability to execute projects
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills
  • Willingness to travel between facilities
  • Ability to develop people through training, coaching, and mentoring
  • Ability to provide performance feedback and lead a team of environmental professionals
  • Basic knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes

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  • Retirement Support — For many U.S. salaried roles, GM contributes 4% automatically and matches up to 6% on deferrals, enabling up to 10% into the 401(k); hourly/represented plans also include documented company contributions. This structure is prominently detailed in GM’s careers and corporate materials.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — GM advertises 15+ paid vacation days and up to 19 paid holidays for eligible employees, alongside flexible work arrangements. These time‑off provisions are consistently highlighted across GM’s benefits materials.
  • Parental & Family Support — GM states 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service and highlights family‑building support with a $40,000 combined lifetime maximum for fertility, surrogacy, and adoption. These benefits are described in GM’s careers pages and supporting sources.

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