2027 Summer Intern – Manufacturing Supply Chain

General Motors; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is offering a 2027 Student Program internship in supply chain at multiple U.S. locations, including Roanoke, VA.

The role emphasizes an innovative, fast-paced plant environment where you will learn to prioritize, balance multiple projects, and meet goals. Qualified students are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in SCM, IE, or related fields with graduation window Aug 2027–Jun 2029, available to work full-time, and willing to work on-site in a plant setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Industrial Engineering, IE Tech, or Business/Management.
• Graduating between Aug 2027 and Jun 2029.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Willing to work in a plant environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to distill complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Support supply chain operations in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Learn to prioritize and balance multiple projects to meet goals.
• Develop interpersonal skills and teamwork in cross-functional settings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree (SCM/IE/Business)

Graduating Aug 2027–Jun 2029

Tools

Procurement software

Databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

What You’ll Do

At GM, we have a “Look Ahead” culture where we develop strategic perspectives and establish goals. Supply Chain management fits right into our “Look Ahead” culture. In Supply chain there are always moving parts, timelines, and problems to overcome. Here you will have to use innovation and creativity to help drive results. You will be working in a fast-paced plant environment where you will learn interpersonal skills including the ability to prioritize, balance multiple projects simultaneously, and meet goals.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering Technology, Business/Management

• Must be graduating between August 2027 and June 2029

• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week

• Must be willing to work in a plant environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly proficient with Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skill ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience

• Demonstrated leadership in field of study, extracurricular activities or service organizations

• Experience with commodities (metals, stampings, castings, plastics, resins, paint, electronics, etc.)

• Exposure to logistics, packaging or manufacturing

• Knowledge of procurement software and databases

• Knowledge of materials management

• Experience with interpreting market data

• Exposure to reading blueprints and understanding basic engineering documents

• Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment

• Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust

Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to:

• Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.

• Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections.

• Promptly detect and respond to safety instructions, alarms, and signals. Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes.

• Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold).

• Frequently and repetitively bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform work.

• Lift or carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds and periodically carry or lift materials weighing up to 40 lbs.

• Occasionally sit, climb (including ladders and lifts) and drive vehicles and equipment.

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. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Work Arrangement

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned facility on a full-time basis.

Each successful candidate will be offered an onsite role at a specific location. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed.

Job Location

We have opportunities available in the locations below for this role. Please indicate in your application which of these locations you are interested in.

• Arlington, TX

• Brookville, OH

• Detroit, MI

• Fort Wayne, IN

• Grand Rapids, MI

• Kansas City, KS

• Lansing, MI

• Parma, OH

• Saginaw, MI

• Spring Hill, TN

• Toledo, OH

GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program – to help facilitate administration of relocation benefits.

Start dates for this internship role are May 24th and June 14th of 2027.

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 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.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we’re looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General 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.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

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.

Accommodations

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