2027 Summer Intern – Manufacturing Supply Chain
About the role
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 will 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.
Required Qualifications
- Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering Technology, Business/Management
- Must be graduating between August 2027 and June 2029
- Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week
- Must be willing to work in a plant environment
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future (includes H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
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
- 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
Physical Requirements
- 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
Work Arrangement
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. The successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned facility on a full-time basis. Each successful candidate will be offered an onsite role at a specific location. Candidate location preferences are considered but cannot be guaranteed.
Job Locations
Opportunities available in: Arlington, TX; Brookville, OH; Detroit, MI; Fort Wayne, IN; Grand Rapids, MI; Kansas City, KS; Lansing, MI; Parma, OH; Saginaw, MI; Spring Hill, TN; Toledo, OH. GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program – to help facilitate administration of relocation benefits, please apply using the permanent address you would move from. Start dates for this internship role are May 24th and June 14th of 2027.
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 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 to feel they belong to one General Motors team.