We Are AUTOKINITON
AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based automotive company delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.
We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.
Domestic Relocation Available
To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:
- Manage the activities of the Maintenance Team for our manufacturing facility utilizing robotics and transfer/progressive press that will achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity, and delivery to assure customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrate a leadership style that encourages a collaborative team environment, while expanding Maintenance Associates knowledge and continuously sustaining approaches to achieve production goals.
- Implement methods to improve productivity capabilities and solve operation problems.
- Administer Preventive Maintenance Programs, emergency repair of production equipment, and support facilities and production equipment changeover.
- Lead and coordinates activities of skilled and unskilled Associates engaged in repair, maintenance and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems of the Plant.
- Provide leadership and constructive feedback for all direct reports including mentoring, coaching, counseling, and corrective action when situations dictate.
- Contribute to Plant activities to achieve quality, productivity, and cost reduction goals.
- This role is part of the Plant Leadership Team and reports to the Plant Manager.
Success Factors:
- 2+ years of experience as a Maintenance Manager in automotive industry.
- 8+ years of experience in maintenance leadership in automotive metals and assembly manufacturing environment; preferred.
- Technical knowledge of transfer and/or progressive press, robotic welding assembly and manufacturing.
- Knowledge of automotive equipment, preventive and predictive maintenance processes.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, written and communication skills.
- Demonstrate leadership to mentor the Maintenance Team toward effective problem solving.
- Proven leadership strategic abilities and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interpret financial and performance data.
- Proficient in MS Office, Preventive Maintenance Programs, ERP, etc.
Working conditions:
- We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Where you’ll be:
This position is located at our Avon facility, in Avon, OH, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.
Community features:
- 10 minutes from Crushers Stadium, home of the Lake Erie Crushers.
- 3 miles from Lake Erie.
- Variety of new restaurants and shopping.
Why you’ll enjoy working here:
- Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
- Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
- Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
- Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.
AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.
AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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