Automotive Production Supervisor - Lean & Growth Ready

Autokiniton Global Group; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

15 paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Growth opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

AUTOKINITON is seeking an experienced manufacturing supervisor to lead a high-performance team at our Clinton Township, MI facility. This full-time role reports to the Operations Superintendent and Manager, with responsibilities spanning safety, quality, production, and delivery targets.

We value mentorship, problem-solving, and a continuous-improvement mindset, including lean manufacturing concepts and effective communication across shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years as a manufacturing supervisor preferred, and one (1) year of management experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, stamping, and/or assembly processes as required for the position.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to mentor and teach the team effective problem-solving methods.
• Experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts.
• Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience as a training facilitator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports including mentoring, coaching, counseling and corrective action when situations dictate.
• Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals.
• Provide direction and leadership to shift associates consistently with plant business plan goals.
• Responsible for production department safety, quality, production, and delivery objectives in his/her area of responsibility.
• Responsible for providing productivity reports, scrap reports, downtime reports and other reports as determined by the Operations Manager or Superintendent.
• Leads the overall coordination and communication of the area he/she supervises.
• Responsible for ensuring accountability and discipline.
• Responsible for maintaining maximum levels of production utilization and efficiency.
• Oversee line activities with trade support and the work team.
• Drive shift manning levels and utilization to assure compliance and improvement to the budget.
• Provide leadership and promote positive morals and ensure a total team concept.

Skills

Manufacturing supervision

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Job description

AUTOKINITON is seeking an experienced manufacturing supervisor to lead a high-performance team at our Clinton Township, MI facility. This full-time role reports to the Operations Superintendent and Manager, with responsibilities spanning safety, quality, production, and delivery targets.

We value mentorship, problem-solving, and a continuous-improvement mindset, including lean manufacturing concepts and effective communication across shifts.