E-Coat Supervisor

Autokiniton•Plymouth, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN). AUTOKINITON delivers 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.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Applied Science in Manufacturing, Engineering or Industrial Technology preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years’ professional (Maintenance & E-coat) experience is preferred, and one (1) year of management experience.
Troubleshoot & resolve electrical & mechanical problems
Excellent organizational, analytical, team building and communication skills
Proven leadership ability
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to work in hot environments at times
Ability to climb stairs, ladders and work from elevated heights
Ability to work from aerial lifts, confined spaces

Responsibilities

Capable of overseeing lab analytical testing, equipment calibrations & equipment operating controls checks for electrocoating process, wastewater treatment & reverse osmosis systems.
Help with maintaining adequate inventory of critical spare parts for the line as well as other spare parts used throughout the department, this includes obtaining quotes for replacement parts and supplies for the department when needed.
Help with maintaining adequate inventory supply of chemicals for the lab, e-coat line, wastewater treatment system and the RO water system.
Conduct process, safety & quality audits
Ensure that demands of the customer/plant are met based on the production schedule and communicate that schedule and expectations to direct reports.
Oversee E-coat area start-up/line start-up and shut down to ensure operational efficiencies
Oversee the complete operation of wastewater treatment system including start-up and shut down, operational efficiency.
Maintain all 5S activities throughout the department and office area.
Maintains high standards of housekeeping throughout the work area.
Maintain and utilize visual management systems throughout the e-coat department.
Identify and execute opportunities for continuous improvement, i.e. quality, cost reduction, productivity and safety.
Coordinate and oversee special projects on an as needed basis.
Assist with problem solving, electrical issues, equipment, pumps, mixers, motors & systems process issues.
Generate shippers, schedule incoming and outgoing shipments.
Track & report shift production, downtime, chemical, paint and water usage.
Oversee the printing, planning & closing out of department preventative maintenance & continuous maintenance (CM) work orders.
Create new CM workorders for any issues found from completed PM Work orders.
Coordinate and support repair activity when equipment failure occurs.
Supervise, support & coordinate proactive, preventative & reactive maintenance for e-coat technicians on the e-coat line and all other supporting equipment for the department.
Demonstrates model behavior by adhering to Autokiniton goals & objectives.
Provides direct leadership and supervises hourly colleagues.