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AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies 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.
To help us drive excellence, you will:
- Lead a Quality Team that fosters a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Manage the Quality Department ensuring that customers and IATF16949 standards are met/exceed requirements.
- Manage Quality compliance of advanced product/process planning activities (i.e., APQP, PPAP, Capability Studies, Control Plans, etc.).
- Provide direction to Quality Associates consistent with the Plant business plans.
- Manage departmental workforce levels assuring alignment to the budget.
- Accountable for performance feedback and leadership of the Quality Team including mentoring, coaching, counseling, and corrective action when situation dictate.
- Address Quality issues/concerns with customers and/or suppliers, including corrective actions initiatives.
- Comply with all internal and OSHA required safety procedures in the performance of daily activities and hold all direct reports accountable for enforcement.
- Provide impact on the company's success by ensuring that Quality remains at the forefront of our facility.
- This role has 2 locations in Bardstown, KY with 5 direct reports (Quality Engineers/ Quality Supervisors) and reports to the Plant Manager.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years in a Quality leadership or Sr. Quality Engineer within automotive manufacturing.
- Hands-on Quality experience for stamping and assembly environment, strong plus.
- Knowledge of IATF-16949 standards, documentation, and certification.
- Exhibit Quality Internal Audit experience in automotive manufacturing.
- Quality experience launching programs including APQP and PPAP.
- Exhibit a cohesive leadership style for the Quality Team.
- Effective Quality leadership within the multi-disciplinary Plant Management Team.
- Validation of interfacing with OEM customers and suppliers to address Quality issues and determine corrective actions.
- Proven Quality leader that is a strategic thinker with a commitment toward excellence.
- Proficient verbal/written communication and presentation skills with internal/external customers at all levels.
- Proficient computer skills in MS Office, ERP and QM systems.
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 Bardstown Plant in Bardstown, KY, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.
Community features:
- Small, friendly community
- Voted “Most Beautiful Small Town in America”
- AUTOKINITON Bardstown was voted the 2022 Best Manufacturing Facility in Nelson County
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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This position is located at 850 Withrow Court, Bardstown, KY. View the Google Map in full screen.