Hands-On 1st Shift Auto Production Lead

Actalent; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Actalent seeks a 1st Shift Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing activities in Three Rivers, MI. You will plan, schedule, set up, and run production operations while guiding material dispersal and ensuring smooth workflow.

This is a hands-on role (70–80% on the floor) with exposure to assembly, machining, and welding in an automotive setting; leadership, problem-solving, and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive manufacturing environment preferred (2+ years).
• General understanding of assembly or machining processes.
• Leadership or supervision experience is required.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Hands-on approach; comfortable on the production floor, not just at a desk.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production processes by observing volumes and recommending improvements.
• Monitor progress, expedite material flow and resolve issues to keep production flowing.
• Improve workflow by eliminating stoppages and analyzing delays.
• Record production metrics with daily shift reports and yields.
• Communicate status, requirements, and problems to the next shift.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing experience

Assembly or machining understanding

Leadership or supervision

Interpersonal skills

Hands-on on the manufacturing floor

Job description

Actalent seeks a 1st Shift Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing activities in Three Rivers, MI. You will plan, schedule, set up, and run production operations while guiding material dispersal and ensuring smooth workflow.

This is a hands-on role (70–80% on the floor) with exposure to assembly, machining, and welding in an automotive setting; leadership, problem-solving, and safety are essential.