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We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN)
AUTOKINITON delivers 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’ll get to:
- Lead all continuous improvement management system functions and activities. Maintain communications with Plant Managers and continuous improvement colleagues.
- Guide the plant continuous improvement managers in providing prioritized direction and leadership to ensure continuing improvement goals and objectives are being met.
- Guides the design, development, implementation and monitoring of verification methods to ensure team members are gaining knowledge from the training and that the continuous improvement activities are sustainable long term.
- Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required procedures in performing daily activities and hold direct reports accountable for enforcement.
- Provide leadership essential to maintaining safety as a fundamental priority in plant based activities.
- Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary training, tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the plant
- Support Autokiniton’s mission, vision and values in performance of daily activities.
- Provides leadership, mentoring and coaching to the plant continuous improvement team and the plant leadership team consistent with company, department and plant business goals.
- Provide key input into the development of corporate strategic business plan and identify and track key measurables to support plant business plan goals.
This Full-Time, salary role is a part of our Autokiniton – Belleville 2 team and reports to the Plant Manager.
Required Experience
LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides leadership and mentoring to plant continuous improvement managers and analysts.
- Ability to identify, select, train and coach management talent.
- Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in business related field, prefer manufacturing, engineering or quality, Master’s Degree preferred.
- Minimum ten (10) or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with experience in a metals environment preferred, or a combination of degree and experience, and six (6) years of management experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Six sigma black belt.
- Possess knowledge of plant department functions and corresponding roles and interactions to facilitate overall plant synergy.
- Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret financial and performance data.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
- Experience in quality and environmental measurables such as IATF 16949 and.
- Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.
- Demonstrated experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts.
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to mentor and teach the team effective problem solving methods.
- Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Where you’ll be:
This position is located at our Belleville – Plant 2 facility in Belleville, MI., offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.
Community features:
· Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions.
· Close to major highways
· Near coffee shops and restaurants.
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 6201 Haggerty Road, Belleville, MI. View the Google Map in full screen.