Abrasives Production Lead — Formulation & Quality

Connect-Force; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect-Force is sourcing an Abrasives Lead for a confidential manufacturing opportunity in Farmington Hills, MI. This senior role centers on owning a critical manufacturing process, guiding a team, and advancing into greater leadership responsibilities.

The ideal candidate blends hands-on technical capability with strong leadership potential. The position emphasizes raw material preparation, precise measurement, and process discipline to ensure quality, repeatability, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to train and mentor team members on procedures and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and strict adherence to formulas and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support abrasives production team, coordinating daily workflow.
• Accurately measure, weigh, and prepare raw materials per formulas and specs.
• Verify materials and formulations for each production order.
• Maintain high accuracy in mixing and production processes.
• Monitor processes for quality and adherence to specifications.
• Stay engaged with safety, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Training

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Scales

Measurement equipment

Production equipment

Job description

Connect-Force is sourcing an Abrasives Lead for a confidential manufacturing opportunity in Farmington Hills, MI. This senior role centers on owning a critical manufacturing process, guiding a team, and advancing into greater leadership responsibilities.

The ideal candidate blends hands-on technical capability with strong leadership potential. The position emphasizes raw material preparation, precise measurement, and process discipline to ensure quality, repeatability, and efficiency.