Superintendent

Superintendent

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:

• Supervises, coordinates, and prioritizes activities of shift Coordinators to meet customer, plant, and management requirements.
• Supervises, coordinates, and prioritizes activities of shift personnel to meet customer, plant, and management requirements.
• Implement cost effective systems of control for capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.
• Manages capital asset maintenance.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish Company goals and objectives.
• Reviews / inspects orderliness and housekeeping to maintain company standards.
• Punctual and regular attendance is required.

This is a full-time salary role in the Operations Department team and reports to the Operations Manager. 

Required experience:

• Manages subordinate associates. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of Production.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Enforces MIOSHA and company safety regulations.
• For the most part, can perform activities of direct reports.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities.

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 Detroit, MI Euclid plant.  Our plant has close proximity to downtown Detroit events and sporting activities.  Be a part of Detroit's comeback!

Community features:

• Comerica Park home of the Detroit Tigers.
• Ford Field home of the Detroit Lions.
• Eastern Market (fresh food marketplace).
• Restaurants, concerts, and broadway shows at Fisher Theatre.

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.

Salary : $72,800 - $92,200