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:
- Coordinate activities for department to maintain accurate inventory levels ensuring that production schedules meet or exceed customer requirements
- Forecast customer demand for monthly and weekly budget requirements as well as planning capacity needs for the facility
- Train and delegate responsibilities to department associates to always support sustainable performance meeting customer demand and department metrics
- Responsible for the coaching and mentoring of the department by providing feedback with regards to KPIs related to personnel performance
- Drive cost reduction using systematic approach identifying waste through continuous improvement for products and process
This full-time, salary role is a part of our Materials team and reports to the Plant Manager.
Required experience:
- APICS or Similar Certification preferred
- Bachelors Degree in Management or Business or eight (8) years of work experience.
- Preferred Experience with customer specific systems: GM Supply Power
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 Autokiniton - Grand Ledge facility, in Grand Ledge, Michigan, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.
Community features:
- We boast the famous Quartz Sandstone Ledges that is great for hiking
- Island Park is the largest of Grand Ledge's famous "Seven Islands", it is now a park that showcases the small-town charm of a unique downtown park.
- Home of the Spartans - MSU Athletics, The State Capitol and Riverwalk, Eli & Edith Broad Art Museum, Potter Park Zoo, and the Wharton Center are the top places locals like to visit.
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.
