Company: General Motors

Location: Oshawa, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 22 May 2025 05:50:31 GMT

Job description: Job DescriptionWork Arrangement:Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Assembly on a full-time basis.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.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 environmentImplement Health & Safety laws, and promote a safe work environmentEnsure quality levels are maintained and improved every dayMaintain and exceed efficiency levels through continuous improvementsEffective use of personnel, material and equipmentAlign with terms of local and national labour agreementsMaintain department records and complete various administrative tasksSupervise and achieve business plan objectives and targetsShift rotations and flexible to work weekends and overtime as requiredQualifications:Pursuit of a Post-Secondary Education with a Co-Op component (preferably 3rd of 4th year)Eligible to work full-time (40 hours per week) in Canada and for 8, 12, or 16-month term (2-4 consecutive semesters) starting September 2025Willing to work in a plant environment and flexible hours (shift work, weekends, and overtime to meet business needs​)Preferred Qualifications:Prior manufacturing experience, knowledge of production environments, and in automotive industry are considered assetsPrevious supervisory, or team leading experienceDesired Skills:Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organizationExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audienceHigh level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directedEvidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trustConsistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centricExcellent project management skills and the proven ability to manage numerous projects at any givenPossess strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skillsFundamental digital literacy including understanding of MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPointSponsorship: PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN CANADA NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIPNOTE- YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN A CO-OP OR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND MEET THE PROGRAM’S ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. ALL STUDENTS MUST ALSO BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN CANADA.Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada Company, please advise if you require accommodation.For more information about GM Canada, visit our website atGeneral Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.About GMOur 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.Why Join UsWe believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment OpportunitiesGeneral Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit .AccommodationsGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, us or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.