We Are AUTOKINITON

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in performance of daily activities.

· Ensures that all utility systems are fully operational and inspected in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules.

· Support plant goals of cost, quality, service, safety and raw material waste.

· Implement cost savings, renovations and safety projects for the plant.

· Guides design, implementation and verification of installations, repairs and construction.

· Develop change management proposals, draft plans and oversees project activities.

· Manages budgets. Determines and approves expenditures. Utilizes capital.

· Implement method to improve productivity capabilities and solve operation problems.

· Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations and laws. Assists with the creation of acceptable Finance standards.

· Required to interface with engineering and outside contractors as it relates to project quotes, installation schedules, project implementation and troubleshooting equipment.

· Administer preventive maintenance programs, emergency repair of production equipment, and support facilities and production equipment changeover.

· Assure all direct reports are aware of their Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) responsibilities and hold all direct reports accountable.

· Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently.

· Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized and verify individual usage of personal protection equipment (PPE) by 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 level of housekeeping in the work area.

· Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II procedures, etc.)

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Leads and coordinates activities of associates engaged in repair, maintenance and installation of machines, tools and equipment.

· Provide leadership in preventative/ predictive maintenance programs.

· Ability to identify, select, train and coach management talent.

· Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.

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.

Required Skills

Required Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience. Masters degree preferred.

· Minimum of eight (8) years experience as a Maintenance Manager, preferably in a plant utilities environment or equivalent experience, and two (2) years of management experience.

· Knowledge of automotive equipment, preventive and predictive maintenance processes.

· Skilled trades certification desirable.

· Possess knowledge of plant department functions and corresponding roles and interact to facilitate overall plant synergy.

· Excellent procedure development and writing skills.

· Excellent organizational, analytical, written and communication skills.

· Ability to work in a fast paced team environment.

· Ability to mentor the team in effective problem solving.

· Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.

· Ability to interpret financial and performance data.

· Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

· Vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

· Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.