Your best future starts right here! Autokiniton Global Group is a leading supplier of propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components and assemblies. You may also know us as Tower International, a brand of Autokiniton. We have an opening for a Superintendent for the Assembly team. Why should you join our team? OUR PEOPLE! We have a great team who enjoys working together and we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We are looking for a new leader who wants to lead a great team, has strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and who thrives with some autonomy in their role.
POSITION SUMMARY
Oversee the activities of the shift and/or area supervisors to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity, and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction. Serves as a role model, leader, trainer, and mentor to immediate staff members.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
- Support shift and/or area supervisors with shift coordination and communication.
- Track, monitor and implement required improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc.
- Work with the shift/area supervisors to attain maximum levels of production utilization and efficiency.
- Drive implementation of 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 moral and ensure a total team concept.
- Provide the proactive leadership necessary to achieve and maintain a continuous improvement mind set for the team.
- 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. IATF, ISO 14001, Q1)
- Responsible for the productivity performance of the manufacturing and assembly operations.
- 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, Colleague Handbook, Level II procedures, etc.).
- Work with the shift/area supervisors to attain maximum levels of production utilization and efficiency.
- Apply action plans and corrective action in all areas that metrics are not met to assure attainment of established targets and goals.
LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides direct leadership and supervises Production Supervisors and hourly colleagues.
- Ability to identify, select, train and coach management talent.
- Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.
Required Skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of manufacturing, stamping, and/or assembly process as required for the position.
- 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.
- Computer literacy and proficient in Microsoft Office software.
- Experience in quality and environmental measurables such as IATF and ISO 14001.
- Able to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Duties include but are not limited to: stand, walk, twist, bend, lift, see, talk and hear. Ability to travel. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and hazardous materials.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by colleagues assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or working conditions.
Required Experience
- Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Industrial Technology preferred.
- Five to seven years experience as a manufacturing supervisor or a combination of degree and experience.
- Experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts.
- Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.