General Motors
2026FallCoOpStudentProductionGroupLeader
“2026 Fall Co-Op - Student Production Group Leader at General Motors. Skills: Supervising employees, Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor/stakeholder management, Operational metrics, Resource planning, Continuous improvement. Supervising a group of employees involved in production, or operations. Reducing costs”
What You'll Achieve.
quality products in a safe, and timely manner; reducing costs; eliminating waste; improving safety practices; maintaining operation at a world-class level; achieve business plan objectives and targets
Industry & Context.
problem-solving work is of a technical nature; organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Willing to work in a plant environment, flexible hours (shift work, weekends, and overtime), Shift rotations, flexible to work weekends and overtime as required, Onsite work arrangement, expected to report to Oshawa Assembly Plant five times per week at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelors Degree (3rd or 4th year) in Computer Science, Engineering (Computer, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent), Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Eligible to work full-time (40 hours per week) in Canada and for 8, or 12 months (consecutive semesters) starting September 2026, Willing to work in a plant environment and flexible hours (shift work, weekends, and overtime) to meet business needs
Nice to Have
Prior manufacturing experience, knowledge of production environments, in automotive industry, Previous supervisory, or team leading experience
What You'll Do.
Supervising a group of employees involved in production
Improving safety practices
Supporting business objectives
Maintaining operation at a world-class level
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Together with other Group Leaders, you are part of a team supporting business objectives; collaborating on innovation challenges; interacting with industry leaders; ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
Process & Methodology
Excellent project management skills, proven ability to manage numerous projects at any given
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