Operations
Job Location
620 South Platt Road, Milan, Michigan
Tracking Code
10775
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
WE ARE AUTOKINITON
DRIVING SUCCESS FOR THE WORLD'S TOP AUTO MANUFACTURERS.
At AUTOKINITON, we are more than just an automotive supplier — we are the backbone of vehicle performance and safety. Specializing in high-strength structural components and precision stamping assemblies, our parts are trusted by the world’s leading automakers.
Our dedicated teams, proudly deliver quality parts and assemblies that contribute to vehicle durability and safety. With decades of experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and a forward-thinking approach, we play a critical role in shaping the future of mobility.
CAREERS WITH AUTOKINITON
Building the Future—Together.
Autokiniton is a trusted partner to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, known for our operational excellence and culture of continuous improvement.
Our core value, “We, not I,” reflects our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and shared success. We cultivate a workplace where independent thinking is encouraged, and every associate plays a vital role in our progress.
Join a high-performance team committed to shaping the future of mobility—with opportunity, purpose, and growth at every turn.
Production Supervisor
RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Monitors production plans and provides corrective action as necessary.
- Communicates staffing needs with supervision.
- Monitors, adjusts, and reports inventories.
- Educates associates in proper procedures of company policy, safety and quality issues, and production requirements.
- Monitors machinery and equipment. Writes work orders when necessary.
- Resolves problems logically and effectively. Leads CPR teams to resolution of quality issues.
- Communicates necessary information to associates.
- Eliminates waste through safety, quality, and production improvements.
- Implement new systems and operations.
- Continue focus and improvements in housekeeping through 5’s.
- Monitor required Quality documentation at each specific operation. Insure all applicable checks on inspection sheets, SPC charts, etc. are being properly completed with any applicable notations/comments.
- Participate in applicable “corrective action” activities as deemed essential to plant and customer needs
- Maintains work center schedule by staying within production and shipping scheduling.
- Oversees set-up on work centers ensuring quality performance and proper documentation.
- Conducts weekly department meetings with associates on current issues such as quality, attendance, safety, housekeeping, and production requirements. Answers field questions and notes suggestions as needed.
- Ability to fill out daily production reports on all work centers or train operators to do so.
- Assists in hiring of new associates.
- Handles a variety of issues from all areas of the plant.
- Attends all required training.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience
- 5+ years automotive and/or manufacturing environment
- Lean manufacturing experience
- Bachelor's degree (B.A) from four-year college or university preferred
- PAY AND SHIFT TIMES:
- This is a salaried role; pay is based on experience
- Position is on 1st shift, flexibility is required including overtime
This full-time, salary role is a part of our Operations team and reports to the Operations Supervisor and Manager.WHY YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING HERE:
Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and up to 15 paid holidays annually, thanks to our generous holiday and holiday bridge schedule. We also provide a tool allowance for our Skilled Trades Associates.
Relocation Assistance: Our company offers comprehensive relocation assistance, including coverage for temporary housing and travel costs for our Skilled Trades and Salaried positions.
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 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.
