Production Group Leader Co-Op (Summer 2022)

Job Description

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 regulations, 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

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Engineering, or Business/Commerce degree program and in your 3rd or 4th year of study, or Master student
  
• Eligible to work full-time (40 hours per week) in Canada and for 8, 12, or 16 month term (2-4 consecutive semesters) starting May 2022
  
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills
  
• Demonstrates initiative with the ability to plan and execute tasks
  
• Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  
• Fundamental digital literacy including proven understanding of MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
  
• Highly adaptable with the ability to work independently with little supervision while collaborating within a team environment
  
• Must be proficient with the English language
  
• The successful candidate will be required to attest to, and be prepared to provide proof of, their vaccination status and that any job offer will be conditional on the candidate being fully vaccinated

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience, knowledge of production environments, and in automotive industry are considered assets
  
• Previous supervisory, or team leading experience

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 volunteeropportunities.

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.