Manufacturing Maintenance Superintendent
About The Position
AUTOKINITON is hiring a full-time, salaried Manufacturing Maintenance Superintendent for its Operations team at the AUTOKINITON plant in Chicago, Illinois. The role leads building and press maintenance activities and supports plant goals related to cost, quality, service, safety, and raw material waste. It reports to the Maintenance Manager. The Superintendent leads and develops direct reports through performance feedback, mentoring, coaching, counseling, and corrective action when needed. The role contributes to the plant’s strategic business plan, identifies and tracks measurable goals, leads preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and promotes a continuous-improvement mindset. AUTOKINITON describes itself as a vertically integrated Tier 1 supplier of structural automotive components and assemblies, with engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics capabilities. The company highlights competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, work-life balance, career growth, and learning and development opportunities.
Requirements
- At least eight years of experience as a maintenance supervisor is preferred.
- At least two years of management experience.
- Knowledge of manufacturing, stamping, and/or assembly processes as required for the position.
- Strong knowledge of TS 16949 and ISO 14001 regulations.
- Detailed knowledge of electrical, HVAC, pipe fitting, machine repair, and construction methods.
- Knowledge of automotive equipment and preventive and predictive maintenance processes.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree in applied science in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Industrial Technology is preferred.
- A master’s degree is preferred.
- Experience as a training facilitator is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead all building and press maintenance activities in the plant.
- Provide performance feedback and leadership to direct reports, including mentoring, coaching, counseling, and corrective action when needed.
- Provide key input into development of the plant’s strategic business plan and identify and track key measures supporting its goals.
- Support plant goals for cost, quality, service, safety, and raw material waste.
- Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Provide proactive leadership to build and maintain a continuous-improvement mindset for the team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company contribution match.
- 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
- Tuition reimbursement programs.
- On-the-job training and learning management systems.
- Advancement opportunities from within the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
