**Job Description** **Work 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 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 labor 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 **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 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. **About GM** 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. **Why Join Us** We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team. **Diversity Information** General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities. **Equal Employment Opportunity Statement** Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about: **Our Company (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/working-at-gm/)** **Our Culture** **How we hire​​​​​​​ (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/how-we-hire/)** Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. 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