Maintenance Superintendent

Autokiniton; Bellevue (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tool allowance for Skilled Trades Associates

Comprehensive relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement programs

Job summary

Autokiniton is looking for a dedicated Maintenance Superintendent in Bellevue, Ohio. This role requires a strong leader who will support the company's mission while overseeing maintenance department safety, quality, production, and delivery objectives. You will provide leadership and direction while ensuring a continuous improvement mindset within the team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, extensive maintenance supervisory experience, and a demonstrated ability to mentor and coach team members. Autokiniton offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience as a maintenance supervisor preferred.
• 2+ years of management experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, stamping, or assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Company's mission and lead daily activities.
• Provide performance feedback and leadership to direct reports.
• Manage maintenance department safety, quality, and production objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Lean manufacturing concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applied science in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Autokiniton - Maintenance Superintendent

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Company’s mission, vision, values, and goals in the performance of daily activities.
• 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 the Plant’s strategic business plan and identify and track key measures to support the Plant's business plan goals.
• Develop and drive the development of departmental strategy goals and identify and track key measurable objectives to support the department goals.
• Provide direction and leadership consistent with the plant business plan goals.
• Responsible for maintenance department safety, quality, production, and delivery objectives.
• Responsible for leading all building and press maintenance activities in the plant.
• Track, monitor, and implement required improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc.
• Assist, as required, with plant activities to achieve customer cost reduction goals.
• Provide an active leadership role in meeting / exceeding customer expectations in all related areas.
• Utilize teamwork to develop plant synergy.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules.
• Responsible for ensuring accountability and discipline.
• Responsible for maintaining maximum levels of production utilization and efficiency.
• Drive department manning levels and utilization to assure compliance with the budget.
• Provide leadership and promote positive morale and ensure a total team concept.
• Provide the proactive leadership necessary to achieve and maintain a continuous improvement mindset for the team.
• Coordinate and assess required training and team building.
• Provide colleagues with the necessary training to be successful in their roles.
• Assure work orders are prioritized appropriately.
• Champion assigned engineering changes, communicated, and coordinated accordingly with all departments.
• Provide input into quoting and business development activities (pricing, program management, plant capacity, etc.).
• Direct, drive, and participate in problem-solving methods for related plant and customer issues.
• Responsible for overall department coordination and communication.
• Responsible for managing the maintenance communication scoreboards.
• Communicate key information to the organization through the daily “shift to shift” communication plan.
• Assur all direct reports are aware of their EHS responsibilities and hold all direct reports accountable.
• Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently.
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA-required safety procedures in performing all daily work activities.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II procedures, etc.).

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct leadership to Maintenance Supervisors and hourly colleagues.
• Ability to identify, select, train, and coach management talent.
• Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in applied science in Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a maintenance supervisor preferred, and two (2) years 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 in effective problem-solving methods.
• Demonstrated experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts.
• Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Duties include, but are not limited to, standing, walking, bending, lifting, talking, and hearing, with the ability to travel. When visiting plant site locations, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, or hazardous materials.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.