2027 Winter Co-op - Supervisor CCA

General Motors; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Job summary

General Motors in Oshawa is offering a co‑op Supervisor role within the EXCEL program. You will oversee a production/operations team, drive safety, quality, and cost-reduction initiatives, and collaborate on innovation projects with industry leaders.

The role emphasizes timely decision-making, adaptability to change, and active participation in community service activities. Applicants must be enrolled in a co‑op program and eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a Bachelor's degree as listed; eligible for co-op terms.
• Willing to work 40 hours per week in Canada during a 8 or 12 month term starting January 2027.
• Wlexible hours including shift work, weekends, and overtime as needed to meet business needs.

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 daily.
• Maintain and exceed efficiency through continuous improvements.
• Coordinate use of personnel, materials and equipment.
• Align with local and national labour agreements.
• Maintain department records and perform administrative tasks.
• Supervise and achieve business plan objectives and targets.
• Be flexible for shift rotations and overtime as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce or Business Management, Finance, or equivalent

Job description

Vacancy Status

This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count)

AI Disclosure

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role.

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as Onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Assembly Plant five times per week at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

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 Supervisor, 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 Supervisors, 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 Supervisor 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

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce or Business Management, Finance, or equivalent)
• Able to work 40 hours per week in Canada and for 8, or 12 month term (consecutive semesters) starting January 2027
• Willing 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 assets
• Previous supervisory, or team leading experience

Desired Skills

• Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self‑directed
• Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust
• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer‑centric
• Excellent project management skills and the proven ability to manage numerous projects at any given
• Possess strong organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills
• Fundamental digital literacy including understanding of MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $4264- $4784 CAD. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS BENEFITS. ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION‑RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE

NOTE - YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN A CO‑OP PROGRAM AND MEET THE PROGRAM'S ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. ALL STUDENTS MUST ALSO BE LEGALLY ENTITLED TO WORK IN CANADA.

Accommodation

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 at www.gm.ca/careers

Equal Opportunity

General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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.