2027 Summer Intern – Manufacturing Supply Chain

General Motors; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors offers a Student Program internship in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will develop strategic perspectives and learn to prioritize multiple projects while contributing to supply chain efforts in a plant environment.

The role requires pursuing a relevant bachelor’s degree with graduation between 2027 and 2029, and the ability to work full-time onsite at multiple locations including Spring Hill, TN. Safety and collaboration are emphasized throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the listed areas.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support supply chain operations in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Collaborate across teams to prioritize and balance multiple projects.
• Apply innovation and creativity to drive results.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management / Industrial Engineering / Industrial Engineering Technology / Business/Management

Tools

Procurement software

Databases

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.

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:

• 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

• 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, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

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

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