We Are AUTOKINITON

Auto Manufacturing Company

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 are 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 will get to:

· Maintain positive colleague relations through effective communication and prompt attention to colleague concerns.

• Utilize knowledge of multiple recruiting sources and execute innovative strategies to find quality candidates and prospects
• Screen resumes and applications; managing job candidates throughout the hiring process, from interview to onboarding
• Assist salaried colleagues in preparing and documenting disciplinary action.
• Provide support to salaried colleagues on company policies and procedures.
• Maintain applicant files and records as required by federal and state law.

This full-time, salary role is a part of our Human Resource team and reports to the HR Manager.

Required experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Two (2) to five (5) years' experience in Human Resources.

Working conditions:

· We will provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you will be:

This position is located at our Plant 5 AUTOKINITON Facility in Lebanon, TN offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• TN Titans NFL Team (nearby Nashville)
• Bridgestone Arena - Nashville's No. 1 venue for large-scale musical productions, as well as the home of the Nashville Predators
• TN State Fair - (Fun for all ages)

Why you will 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.

The Company Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

We are 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. The Company makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Required Skills

Required Experience

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Manufacturing, Engineering or related field is preferred but not required. Equivalent work experience in a similar position is acceptable in lieu of degree.
• A minimum of 3 years experience as a manufacturing supervisor for a Packaging facility.
• A minimum of 7 years of technical process and materials knowledge (Offset Printing, Die Cutting and Folding Gluing) is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization are required.
• A primary focus on safety, quality, maintenance, throughput and profitability.
• Strong mechanical skills as it relates to the pressroom and folding carton finishing.
• A very good understanding of internal and external customer expectations.
• A self-directed work ethic with the ability to develop and track measurements leading to process improvement.
• A proactive business approach with a strong sense of urgency. Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer systems is required including: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and email systems). Web-based program experience is a plus.
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.
• Ability to motivate and delegate tasks to subordinates and ensure follow through.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Actively involved and engaged as a leader in all areas of the company.