Medical Director

Ultium Cells Overview

Ultium Cells is a joint venture Lithium-Ion Automotive Battery Cell Manufacturing plant between LG Chem and General Motors. This new construction high-technology plant will have the latest Battery Cell manufacturing technology. The investment in this new business venture represents a commitment of more than $2.3 Billion. It will be among the largest Battery Cell Manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce Battery Cells for General Motors North American electric vehicle applications.

The Ultium Cell partners include LG Chem; the world's largest manufacturer of Automotive Battery Cells in the world and General Motors a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

Job Summary

The Ultium Cells Medical Director is a critical role responsible for overseeing the medical operations at Ultium Cells 1 and 2. They are tasked with a wide range of responsibilities, including:

•    Medical Leadership and Management: Providing overall leadership and management for medical operations at both facilities.

•    Policy and Procedure Development: Developing and implementing policies and procedures for occupational medicine surveillance, qualification exams, and patient care.

•    Issue Resolution: Resolving issues related to occupational medicine, surveillance, and patient care.

•    Direct Patient Care: Providing direct patient care and treatment, including performing medical examinations.

•    Business Integration: Working closely with the local business to ensure the medical needs of employees and site are met.

•    Emergency Response: Overseeing the site emergency response program.

•    Health and Well-being: Promoting the health and well-being of employees at Ultium 1.

This role requires a combination of medical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to employee health and safety.

Key Job Elements 

1)    Overall Health Center Operation oversight responsibility (management, programs, compliance, and personnel)

2)    Direct report support and management

3)    Medical Examinations

4)    Disability/WC management

5)    Integrate with Business Partners (Connection to the business)

6)    Responsible for the site Emergency Response Programs

7)    Support Wellness/Wellbeing initiatives at the sites 

8)    Provide Occupational strategic direction which includes policy and procedures development and implementation.  

Expanded Responsibilities 

1)    Overall Health Center Operation oversight responsibility (management, programs, and personnel)

   a.    Communication

     i.    Monthly staff meetings

     ii.    Meet with Nurse Supervisor and UC 2 site providers regularly to review and discuss operational concerns and issues (patient care, staffing, business partner issues)

   b.    Compliance

     i.    Assure completion of all required qualification and surveillance exams at all sites

     ii.    Assure compliance with OSHA requirements (e.g. BBP, injury illness reporting) at all sites

   c.    Assure quality of medical care and medical records through audit process

   d.    Timekeeping Approval

   e.    Manage complex staff issues

2)    Direct report support and management

   a.    Complete Ultium Cells performance appraisals for direct reports

   b.    Coach and mentor medical staff

   c.    Follow Ultium hiring process for any new or replacement positions.  

3)    Medical Examinations

   a.    Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Occupational /Non occupational injuries and Illnesses

   b.    Provide higher level medical determination for medical surveillance and qualification exams when required 

   c.    Resolve any escalation issues on surveillance or qualification exams or difficult return to work cases.  

4)    Disability/WC management

   a.    Conduct Peer-to-peer reviews in conjunction with FFD, RTW, TPD, restrictions, etc.

   b.    Evaluate T&PD applications for site

   c.    Complete FFD Exams

5)    Integrate with Business Partners (Connection to the business)

   a.    Provide Medical expertise to site Management, HR, Labor, Safety, IH, ERGO, etc.

   b.    Provide visibility on the plant floor via walkthrough and placement activity with ADAPT and Ergo

   c.    Attend required local meetings with safety, ergonomic, plant leadership and other meetings as identified by the plant leadership staff.

6)    Responsible for the site Emergency Response Program

   a.    Oversight of the First Responder Program

   b.    Review and approve annual emergency response plan

   c.    Plan, conduct and observe mock runs followed by a review and debrief with the team

   d.    Review all actual emergency response runs and address issues as appropriate

7)    Support Wellness/Wellbeing initiatives at the site 

   a.    Joint Wellness Committee and LifeSteps

Requirements

•    Five or more years plant medical and supervisory experience

•    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment

•    Ability to communicate, motivate, and inspire direct reports and others

•    Ability to champion and lead change within work groups and departments

•    Demonstrates innovative and strategic thinking

•    Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

Education and Training

•    Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree required

•    Board certification in a medical specialty required, preferably in occupational medicine. 

•    Valid medical license in the State(s) of practice

Total Rewards Information

We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals.  We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:

•    Blue Cross – Blue Shield Health Care

•    100% Employer paid medical, dental and vision

•    Up to 20 paid holidays a year but no less than 17 paid holidays

•    Tuition Assistance for continuing education

•    Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles

•    Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone

•    Comfortable air-conditioned work environment

Ultium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Ultium Cells will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which Visa-sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.