We are AUTOKINITON

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based automotive company delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer serviced. 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.

To help us drive exvellence, you'll get to:

Oversee the activities of the shift and to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity, and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction. Serves as role model, leader, trainer and mentor to immediate staff members.

• Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in performance of daily activities.
• Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports including mentoring, coaching, counseling and corrective action when situations dictate.
• Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals.
• Provide direction and leadership to shift Associates consistent with plant business plan goals.
• Support shift leads and Associates with shift coordination and communication.
• Track, monitor and implement required improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc.
• Provide scorecard, performance and key metric data as required to support daily, weekly and monthly reporting. Apply action plans and corrective action in all areas that metrics are not met to assure attainment of established targets and goals.
• Ensure accountability and discipline on the shift.
• Work with the area team leads to attain maximum levels of production utilization and efficiency.
• Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently.
• Drive plant manning levels and utilization to assure compliance and improvement to the budget.
• Drive implementation of a progressive production systems and required operating procedures and work instructions to improve plant performance metrics and meet or exceed customer expectations
• Provide leadership and promote positive morale and ensure a total team concept.
• Provide the proactive leadership necessary to achieve and maintain a continuous improvement mind set for the team.
• Direct and help coordinate production department process improvements and corrective actions.
• Assure shift Associates receive required training and team building.
• Provide input on performance reviews for probationary Associates.
• Serve as driver and coordinator for plant productivity improvements to achieve plant productivity, quality and cost reduction goals
• Direct, drive and participate in formal problem-solving methods for related customer problems/issues.
• Drive and support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and quality registrations (ex. TS 16949, ISO 14001, Q1)
• Responsible for the productivity and performance of the manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Review the daily production logs from each line for accuracy.
• Audit the communication scoreboards for each line on a weekly basis.
• Communicate key information to the organization through the daily “shift to shift” notes.
• Report weekly and monthly on scrap costs, sorting costs and rework costs for each area of responsibility.
• Team with Production Supervisors to prepare all accident reports for identification of root cause and corrective action.
• Assure all direct reports are aware of their Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) responsibilities and hold all direct reports accountable.
• Assign clear responsibilities for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and hold all direct reports accountable for enforcement.
• Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized and verify individual usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) by all the work team.
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures in performing all daily work activities.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the plant.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Associate Handbook, Level II procedures, etc.).
• Provides direct leadership and supervises hourly production Associates.
• Provides supervision and direction to hourly indirect Associates.
• Ability to identify, select, train and coach management talent.
• Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.
• This role reports directly to the Operations Manager. Interfaces on a frequent basis with Quality, Maintenance, Tool & Die, Materials, Engineering, and HR. Also interfaces on an as needed basis with Information Technologies and Accounting.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **

• Bachelor’s degree in applied science in Manufacturing, Engineering or Industrial Technology preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience as a manufacturing supervisor or a combination of degree.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly process and/or logistics as required for the position.
• Possess knowledge of plant department functions and interacts to facilitate overall plant synergy.
• Ability to mentor and teach the team in effective problem-solving methods.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast past environment.
• Ability to mentor and teach the team effective problem-solving methods.
• Experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts.
• Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Experience in quality and environmental measurables such as TS 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office software, ERP system.

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 Greenville facility in Fountain Inn, South Carolina offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Greenville SC is located situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately halfway between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC.
• Falls Park on the Reedy has riverside gardens, a suspension bridge and waterfall views.
• Crystal-clear lakes, pristine waterfalls and gorgeous mountain vistas make the Upcountry a destination all its own.

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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