Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: The position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time to basis.

The Role:

The Vancouver Parts Distribution Centre is looking for a responsible, hardworking, and out-going Student Supervisor for a medium sized group of hourly employees for our warehouse operation! You will be responsible for documenting process knowledge, updating materials, and standardizing work expectations job instruction. The selected candidate will participate in GMS activities and daily administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Promote safe work practices and achieve objectives, health and safety and housekeeping.
Maintains records to track and improve departmental performance.
Assist with GMS projects, administration, and scheduling.
Develop and revise work instructions as required.
Utilize statistical methods and data to drive continuous improvement.
Participates in forward planning activities, supporting departmental Business Plan Deployment (BPD) boards.
Communicate between departments and other business units to implement best practices, resolve problems, and sustain consistent performance to objectives.
Assist in the development of the facility and processes using the plan for change and management of change process.
Achieve business results by creating a work environment that fosters a positive and inclusive culture that is based on feedback and recognition.
Participate in employee relations WOC activities and planning.
Assist with general administrative tasks.
Perform other tasks, as required to support business needs.

Additional Description

Required Qualifications:

Pursuit of a Bachelor's (2nd, 3rd and 4th year students) degree in one of the following areas: Business, Operations, Engineering
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week in Canada, and for 8-month term (2 consecutive semesters) starting January 2024
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and elicit work output
Strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills
Demonstrates strong leadership and written/verbal communication skills
Highly adaptable with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Fundamental digital literacy including proven understanding of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Previous supervisory, or team leading experience
Previous warehousing experience
Project management 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. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Total Rewards | Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.