Category

Operations

Job Location

81 Drettmann Drive, P.O.Box 67, Elkton, Michigan

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

We are AUTOKINITON

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'll get to be:

• 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 colleagues consistent with plant business plan goals.
• Responsible for production department safety, quality, production, and delivery objectives in his/her area of responsibility.
• Responsible for providing productivity reports, scrap reports, downtime reports, and other reporting as determined by the Operations Manager or Superintendent.
• Leads the overall coordination and communication of the area he/she supervises.
• Responsible for ensuring accountability and discipline.
• Responsible for maintaining maximum levels of production utilization and efficiency.
• Oversee line activities with trade support and the work team.
• Drive shift manning levels and utilization to assure compliance and improvement to the budget.
• Provide leadership, promote positive morale, and ensure a total team concept.

This full-time role is a part of our Elkton, Michigan team.

Preferred experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years as a manufacturing supervisor.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, stamping, and/or assembly processes as required for the position.

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``` - Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. - Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced 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. - Experience as a training facilitator preferred.

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 Elkton plant in Elkton, Michigan, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

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.

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