Production Supervisor

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Manufacturing Engineer Job Description This global Tier 1 automotive supplier is seeking a Production Supervisor who will oversee a range of manufacturing engineering responsibilities, including managing production during off-shifts and collaborating with manufacturing leaders to enhance production floor performance. The role involves planning, scheduling, setting up, and running manufacturing activities, as well as leading the distribution of materials to meet daily production schedules. This hands-on position requires a strong leader with experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, ready to support manufacturing teams. ---2nd shift [2pm to 10pm] Hands-on production support, root cause analysis, and product disassembly, with 70%-80% of the time spent on the production floor. Typical workweek is 45 hours, with a slight possibility of extending to 50 hours during busy periods. The company is a global Tier 1 automotive supplier, providing exposure to assembly, machining, and welding processes, and opportunities for internal promotions. Benefits include 10 days of PTO, 6 standard holidays, and access to Udemy after six months. Responsibilities Maintain manufacturing production processes by observing process volumes and recommending improvements. Monitor progress and expedite material flow and work results while resolving problems. Improve manufacturing process workflow by eliminating stoppages, analyzing delays, and testing new methods. Record manufacturing production by completing daily shift reports and calculating yields and recoveries. Ensure process flow by communicating production status, requirements, and issues to the next shift. Maintain a working relationship with the union by complying with collective bargaining agreements. Adhere to organization standards, policies, and legal regulations to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy manufacturing environment. 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, adhering to policies and procedures. Essential Skills Engineering Degree or strong leadership experience with cross-functional engineering work. 2+ years of engineering experience in an automotive manufacturing environment. General understanding of assembly or machining processes. Leadership or supervision experience. High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. Preference for working on the manufacturing floor rather than a desk job. Work Environment This role involves reporting to sr. management within a team of three engineers, part of a larger group of 35 individuals on a high volume automotive manufacturing floor. 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 3, 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.