2027 Winter Co-op - Maintenance Group Leader GA

Vacancy Status: This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (New Head Count) AI Disclosure: As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role. Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as Onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Oshawa Assembly Plant five times per week at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business. About GM:  At General Motors we pride ourselves on designing, building and selling the world's best vehicles. We are seeking a new generation of visionaries to help launch bold engineering and business initiatives, and shape new directions for General Motors. As a co-op student through our EXCEL (Exploring Careers through Experiential Learning) Program, you will gain hands-on career specific experiences to maximize your real-world potential.

As the Maintenance Group Leader, you are responsible for operations, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment! You may lead all aspects of a medium size group of employees in a skilled area of work which requires making decisions based on established procedure. Also, work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of the Global Manufacturing System (GMS); focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE)!  Several departments currently have openings for a Maintenance Group Leader, including General Assembly, Body and Paint.

You will conduct appropriate checks and tests, and communicate evaluation of results  Recommendations for solutions to problems  Responsible for preventative maintenance, and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions  Meets schedule and quality requirements  Aligns with the terms of local and national labour agreements  Implements divisional and corporate policies, and safety and good housekeeping practices  Maintain frequent contact and collaboration with others outside of the work group  Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material, and equipment  Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project, and the knowledge and ability to implement GMS principles  Additional Responsibilities:  Develop a proactive safety culture by engaging team members and peers in our safety processes  Understood and effective use of GMS  Complete safety incident investigations, and develop permanent corrective action  Provide Leadership to Skilled Trades, and provide supervision and direction to contractors when required  Manage Equipment issues and Equipment Breakdowns, and develop permanent corrective action  Develop improvements to standard tasks using SOP’s, STS’s, Maximo, and Task Instruction Sheets  Lead/Participate in continuous improvement events  Actively support Departmental meetings (Safety, TIP, Quality, etc)  Support Production department in organizational change events  Handle staffing levels for your Group  Create new PMs, Maintenance PM process and PM scrubbing  New employee orientation  Required Qualifications:  Pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in one of the following areas, Engineering (Computer, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering, Chemical, Software Engineering, or equivalent) or Computer Science  Eligible to work full-time (40 hours per week) in Canada and for 8, 12, or 16 month term (consecutive semesters) starting January 2027 Willing to work in a plant environment and flexible hours (shift work, weekends, and overtime) to meet business needs Preferred Qualifications:  Prior manufacturing experience, knowledge of production environments, and in automotive industry are considered assets  Previous supervisory, or team leading experience  Desired Skills:  Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills with the ability to