Production Supervisor

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Manufacturing Engineer Job Description This person will be responsible for a blend of production supervision, overseeing production, along with performing manufacturing engineering tasks. This position is ideal for a strong leader with experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, and availability to support manufacturing. The role involves collaborating with manufacturing leaders to review production floor performance, facilitating planning, scheduling, setup, and execution of manufacturing activities on off shift. Leading material dispersal and distribution for manufacturing and ensure labor and material requirements meet daily schedules. 70%-80% floor presence, suitable for those drawn to hands-on work. Responsibilities Maintain manufacturing production processes by observing process volumes and recommending improvements. Monitor progress, expedite material flow, and resolve work result issues. Improve manufacturing process workflow by eliminating stoppages and analyzing delays. Test new methods to enhance efficiency. Record manufacturing production through daily shift reports, calculating yields and recoveries. Maintain process flow by communicating production status, requirements, and issues to the next shift. Comply with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement to maintain working relationships with the union. Ensure a safe, secure, and healthy manufacturing environment by adhering to organizational standards and policies. Contribute to manufacturing processes and organizational success. Oversee manufacturing outcomes by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, and counseling associates. Present job expectations, plan, monitor, and appraise job contributions while adhering to policies and procedures. Essential Skills Engineering experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, preferably 2+ years. General understanding of assembly or machining processes. Leadership or supervision experience. High interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. Preference for working on the manufacturing floor rather than desk-based tasks. Work Environment The role involves reporting to a supervisor and working as part of a larger team of 35 individuals, including three other engineers. 45 hours of work per week, with a potential increase to 50 hours during busy periods, can work as much OT as desired. 70%-80% on the production floor - fast paced automotive environment production support, root cause analysis, and disassembling products Shift hours are 2pm-10pm, with potential for a 30-minute early start or late finish for shift handoff. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Three Rivers, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.46/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Three Rivers,MI.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.