Materials Manager I

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Autokiniton

Materials Manager I

Detroit, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Materials Manager I

    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:

    · Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for the materials team to foster a high-performance, accountable culture.

    · Develop and execute departmental strategies that support plant goals, business plans, and key

    · performance indicators (KPIs).

    · Oversee all internal and external material flow to ensure just-in-time (JIT) delivery and operational efficiency.

    · Drive process improvements, corrective actions, and team-based problem-solving initiatives.

    · Support customer satisfaction through quality, cost, and delivery performance, while actively participating in quoting, pricing, and capacity planning.

    · Maintain compliance with safety standards, enforce use of PPE, and support initiatives to achieve environmental and quality certifications (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 14001).

    · Promote positive relationships across all organizational levels, uphold housekeeping standards, and ensure team access to tools and materials needed for safe, efficient work. Monitor department staffing levels and budgets, ensuring resource alignment and cost control.

    · Ensure full adherence to company policies, quality standards, and OSHA safety regulations across all departmental activities.

    LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    · Provides direct leadership and supervises the materials department.

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

    · Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.

    This Full-Time, Salary role is a part of our Autokiniton - Oakland team and reports to the Plant Manager.

    JOB QUALIFICATIONS

    REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    · Bachelor’s degree in management or business, or equivalent experience.

    · Minimum five to seven years’ experience as a materials manager, preferably in a metals environment or equivalent experience.

    REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

    · APICS certification desirable.

    · Excellent procedure development and writing skills. Ability to mentor the team in effective problem solving.

    · Experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts. Knowledge of standard quality practices.

    · Ability to interpret financial and performance data.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

    Exert force to 20lbs occasionally or to 10lbs frequently. Demands are including but not limited to stand, walk, twist, bend, lift, see, talk, and hear. Frequent travel to company plants, customer, and vendor sites. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts vibration and hazardous materials.

    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 Oakland Stamping facility in Detroit, 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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