2025 Summer Co-op - Student Supervisor (CCA)

at  General Motors

ABOUT GM:

At General Motors we pride ourselves on designing, building and selling the world’s best vehicles. We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold engineering and business initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors. As an intern or co-op student through our EXCEL (Exploring Careers through Experiential Learning) Program you will gain hands-on career specific experiences to maximize your real world potential.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s (3rd and 4th year students) or Master’s degree in one of the following areas: Engineering (ex. Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automotive, Chemical, etc), Business/Commerce
• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week in Canada, and for 8, 12 or 16-month term (2-4 consecutive semesters) starting May 2025
• Willing to work in a plant environment and flexible hours (shift work, weekends, and overtime to meet business needs)

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• Prior manufacturing experience, knowledge of production environments, and in automotive industry
• Previous supervisory, or team leading experience
  Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

THE ROLE:

As a Production Group Leader, the individual is responsible for supervising a group of employees involved in production, or operations. The group is responsible for quality products in a safe, and timely manner! Also, the Co-Op student will be responsible for reducing costs, eliminating waste, and improving safety practices. Together with other Group Leaders, you are part of a team supporting business objectives, and maintaining operation at a world-class level! Some of the problem-solving work is of a technical nature. This type of work requires the ability to make timely decisions within specified limits, that the individual can effectively cope with change, and can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
Furthermore, the Production Group Leader can expect to be collaborating on innovation challenges, interacting with industry leaders, attending professional trade events, and volunteering for community service activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise hourly represented employees in a unionized environment
• Implement Health & Safety laws, and promote a safe work environment
• Ensure quality levels are maintained and improved every day
• Maintain and exceed efficiency levels through continuous improvements
• Effective use of personnel, material and equipment
• Align with terms of local and national labour agreements
• Maintain department records and complete various administrative tasks
• Supervise and achieve business plan objectives and targets
• Shift rotations and flexible to work weekends and overtime as required