We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i- TAHN )

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:

• Provide direction and leadership to department colleagues consistent with plant and department business plan goals.
• Responsible for overall coordination and communication within department.
• Responsible for ensuring accountability and discipline within department.
• Maintain maximum levels of production utilization and efficiency.
• Drive and oversee corresponding root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Direct efforts of warehouse activities.
• Coordinate/assess required training and team building (i.e. forklift, training, etc.).
• Coordinate new colleague orientation.
• Track, monitor and implement required improvement activities related to goals, issues, etc.
• Assist in colleague development and implementation of warehouse related training.
• Oversee the activities of the warehouse and coordinate shipping docks to effectively support plant operations.
• Evaluate department manning levels, assuring compliance and improvements to the budget and make recommendations to the Materials Manager and HR.
• Assure all inventory control procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Complete individual work team performance reviews and provide mentoring, coaching and development for colleagues.
• Coordinate the movement of all materials to and from warehouse.
• Assure all incoming product is received from vendors and reported into QAD with correct bar code labels.
• Assure all outgoing finished products are shipped on time to avoid premium freight costs and shipped with appropriate bar code tags.

Required experience:

• Bachelors Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of six (6) years experience in shipping/receiving and/or warehouse management, and one (1) year of management experience.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Root cause/problem-solving ability.
• Familiar with Just-In-Time concept.
• Experience in using a lift truck.
• Understand inventory control procedures.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Proficient with SMART and DDL

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.
• 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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