Tool & Die Plant Leader — Lean, Safety & Growth

Silk Road Technologies Canada; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tool allowance

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Up to 15 paid holidays

Job summary

AUTOKINITON in Avon, Ohio, is seeking a senior Maintenance Supervisor for the Tooling department. You will lead safety, quality, and production objectives, drive cost reduction efforts, and ensure alignment with the plant's strategic business plan.

You will manage a team, promote continuous improvement, and collaborate with vendors and cross-functional partners to meet customer expectations and achieve quality registrations such as TS 16949 and ISO 14001.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of TS 16949 and ISO 14001 regulations.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.
• Demonstrated experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide input into the Plant’s strategic business plan and identify measurable to support goals.
• Develop and drive departmental strategy goals and track key metrics.
• Provide direction and leadership aligned with plant goals.
• Oversee tool and die department safety, quality, production and delivery objectives.
• Track and implement improvement activities related to business plans and issues.
• Assist plant activities to achieve cost reductions goals.
• Drive department staffing levels and utilization to meet budget.
• Provide leadership and promote a positive team culture.
• Promote continuous improvement mindset.
• Ensure work orders are prioritized appropriately.
• Lead problem-solving for plant and customer issues.
• Lead outside die work with vendors.
• Support activities toward achieving customer awards and quality registrations (TS 16949, ISO 14001).
• Ensure direct reports are aware of EHS responsibilities and held accountable.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science in Manufacturing, Engineering or Industrial Technology

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AUTOKINITON in Avon, Ohio, is seeking a senior Maintenance Supervisor for the Tooling department. You will lead safety, quality, and production objectives, drive cost reduction efforts, and ensure alignment with the plant's strategic business plan.

You will manage a team, promote continuous improvement, and collaborate with vendors and cross-functional partners to meet customer expectations and achieve quality registrations such as TS 16949 and ISO 14001.