Production Team Leader - 2nd Shift

AUTOKINITON; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AUTOKINITON, a prominent automotive manufacturer, is seeking a Production Team Leader for the 2nd shift in Belleville, IL. In this full-time position, you will lead the stamping team, ensuring quality compliance and efficiency while coaching team members. The role offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits, promoting a supportive work-life balance and growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Contribution Match

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with related experience.
• Proven technical ability and knowledge of stamping/welding.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workers and machines to detect errors.
• Ensure team awareness of daily targets.
• Maintain adherence to procedures.

Skills

Technical ability

Knowledge of stamping and/or welding processes

Communication skills

Manufacturing administration skills

Adaptability to use computers

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Degree

Job description

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Team Leader - 2nd Shift - Metal Stamping

We Are AUTOKINITON

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based automotive company 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

• Observes workers and machines to detect errors or malfunctions and orders corrective actions
• Ensure the team are aware of day-to-day targets and responsibilities.
• Maintain visible lead for adherence to procedures and instructions
• Monitor change over and/or line set up efficiency
• Prepare line set-ups for following shifts, including first piece buyoffs
• Activate labels for bin location and quantities.
• Ensure the safety and productivity of all employees assigned to designated tasks
• Enforce all safety and quality processing procedures
• Enable effective communications between management and operators
• Evaluate new employees and coach existing employees
  
  

This full-time, hourly, role is a part of our Stamping team and reports to the Stamping Supervisor.

Required Experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
  
  

Required Skills & Abilities

• Proven technical ability
• Knowledge of stamping and/or welding processes
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven manufacturing administration skills
• Ability to adapt to and use computers
  
  

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 Belleville Plant 1 in Belleville, MI offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features

• Lakes and Parks
• Restaurants and Dining
• Close to highways (I-94 and I-275)
  
  

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.

Posted Date

6/23/2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Retail

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