2025 Co-Op - Manufacturing Supply Chain
General Motors
Job Description
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Work Arrangement:
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned plant on a full-time basis.
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 would 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.
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.
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.
Detroit, MI
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering Technology, or Business/Management
Must be graduating between December 2025 and May 2028
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months
Willing to work in a plant environment
Enrolled in a co-op program at your university
What will give you a Competitive Edge (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
Prior internship or co-op experience
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
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $3,500 - $4,900 monthly, dependent upon class status and degree.
GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2025 Student Program.
What you’ll get from us (Benefits):
Paid US GM Holidays
GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program
Result-based potential for growth within GM
Intern events to network with company leaders and peers
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. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
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