About the role#
This 12-week summer internship takes place within a General Motors automotive parts warehouse. You will support the Customer Care and Aftersales organization by supervising a team of union-represented operations employees or managing a specific departmental function. Working under the guidance of a General Supervisor, you will ensure that parts shipments are processed accurately and on time while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
What you'll do#
- Supervise daily warehouse operations and provide clear instructions to your team.
- Motivate hourly employees and support their training, coaching, and professional development.
- Monitor team progress to ensure tasks are completed safely and according to standardized work methods.
- Identify and address operational issues to reduce disruptions.
- Use tools like layered audits to find opportunities for process improvement.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including timekeeping and record maintenance.
- Apply principles of the General Motors Global Manufacturing System and lean operations.
- Complete a value-adding project for the warehouse and present your findings to executive leadership.
- Build professional relationships with union representatives, business partners, and management.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, operations, supply chain, industrial engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the 12-week summer term.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership through academic, extracurricular, or community activities.
- Willingness to work in a shift-based environment that involves standing, walking, and lifting.
- High level of integrity, initiative, and accountability.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Note: General Motors does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role. You must be available to work from one of these locations: Memphis, Tennessee; Warren, Michigan; or Burton, Michigan.
- The internship requires full-time availability on either the first shift (6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) or the second shift (3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.).
- Start dates are May 24, 2027, or June 14, 2027.
- This position is paid.
About General Motors
General Motors is a public company based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry. The company employs over 106,000 people. Its work spans the design and production of cars, trucks, and transportation technology, including software, electrification, and AI.
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