Automotive Production Lead & Engineering Pathway

Actalent; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Production Supervisor for a contract-to-hire role in Three Rivers, MI. The successful candidate will balance hands-on manufacturing engineering work with direct floor oversight of 1st and 3rd shift, guiding production teams and collaborating with leadership to meet daily schedules.

The role emphasizes driving process improvements, staffing alignment, and safety compliance in an automotive manufacturing environment, with a path toward engineering leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment (2+ years preferred).
• Ability to supervise on the shop floor and support production teams.
• Capable of completing accurate daily shift reports and calculating yields/recoveries.
• Commitment to a safe, compliant manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production activities on 1st and 3rd shift.
• Plan, schedule, setup, and run manufacturing operations on the floor.
• Drive process improvements and resolve issues with production teams.
• Support labor and material alignment with daily schedules and performance goals.

Skills

Automotive experience

Leadership

Shift reporting & yields

Safety compliance

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Production Supervisor for a contract-to-hire role in Three Rivers, MI. The successful candidate will balance hands-on manufacturing engineering work with direct floor oversight of 1st and 3rd shift, guiding production teams and collaborating with leadership to meet daily schedules.

The role emphasizes driving process improvements, staffing alignment, and safety compliance in an automotive manufacturing environment, with a path toward engineering leadership.