Emerging Production Leader – Automotive Manufacturing

Colonial Group; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltava is seeking a Junior Production Supervisor in Michigan to start a developmental leadership path. You will rotate through Operations, Materials, Quality, and Customer Liaison, learning to supervise teams, monitor performance, and uphold safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes coaching, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to prepare you for advancement. Ideal candidates show leadership potential, strong communication, and adaptability, with a willingness to work

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership potential and initiative.
• Ability to learn across multiple manufacturing areas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort with fast-paced automotive environments.
• Willingness to work varying shifts and locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured development process across Operations, Materials, Quality, and Customer Liaison.
• Support Team Leaders and Team Members; monitor production performance and safety.
• Help maintain quality, delivery, and productivity expectations.
• Develop leadership skills through coaching and accountability.
• Learn plant systems, ERP tools, and reporting processes.
• Assist in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.
• Collaborate across functions to understand customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Learning agility

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Voltava is seeking a Junior Production Supervisor in Michigan to start a developmental leadership path. You will rotate through Operations, Materials, Quality, and Customer Liaison, learning to supervise teams, monitor performance, and uphold safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes coaching, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to prepare you for advancement. Ideal candidates show leadership potential, strong communication, and adaptability, with a willingness to work