Maintenance Superintendent

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:

• Appropriately directs maintenance associates in performing repairs of building and machinery, prioritizing the tasks accordingly and assists in problem solving when necessary to ensure timely repairs are completed.
• Directs all onsite contractors and ensure adherence to all Autokiniton's policies and procedures. 
• Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies for the facility and maintenance group. 
• Implement and monitor preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance programs. 
• Establish, monitor, and adjust work procedures to meet production goals and maximize equipment uptime.
• Implement and manage continuous improvement techniques to increase efficiency of equipment and maintenance personnel.
• Confer with other members of the management team to coordinate activities of individual departments and manpower.
• Performs all duties and operates machinery & equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, ear plugs, etc.)
• Able and willing to work any shift assigned, weekends and overtime
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Assumes other duties as directed by manager

Managerial:

• Oversees the assignments, development, scheduling, and performance of all maintenance techs, and facilities associates 
• Performs all necessary supervisory functions to effectively and efficiently manage the personnel assigned.
• Ensures proper training of personnel.
• Maintains a qualified staff

  Ø  Communicates areas of accountability and performance expected of personnel assigned

  Ø  Determines standards of performance as a basis to review progress of personnel assigned

  Ø  Recommends salary adjustments, transfers, promotions and dismissals

This Full-Time, salary role is a part of our Autokiniton - Belleville Plant 2 team and reports to the Engineering Manager.

Required Skills

·         Ability to supervise, coach and develop staff

·         Analytical skills and statistical background

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·         Ability to make decisions that directly impact operating costs and indirectly influence customer retention/sales

·         Works well with management, peers and subordinates

·         Ability to travel as needed

• Responsible for reading and understanding the IATF16949, ISO9001:2015 and ISO-14001procedures located at K:/winapps/data/TS Team/Quality System Documentation

Education and/or Experience: 

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Select the level of language (ability to read, write and speak needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job).

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical

Reasoning Ability: Select the level of reasoning skills and abilities needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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.