Job Information
Autokiniton Materials Manager in Grand Ledge, Michigan
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Category
Operations
Job Location
13112 Oneida Road, Grand Ledge, Michigan
Tracking Code
9671
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN)
AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies 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:
- Coordinate activities for department to maintain accurate inventory levels ensuring that production schedules meet or exceed customer requirements
- Forecast customer demand for monthly and weekly budget requirements as well as planning capacity needs for the facility
- Train and delegate responsibilities to department associates to always support sustainable performance meeting customer demand and department metrics
- Responsible for the coaching and mentoring of the department by providing feedback with regards to KPIs related to personnel performance
- Drive cost reduction using systematic approach identifying waste through continuous improvement for products and process
This full-time, salary role is a part of our Materials team and reports to the Plant Manager.
Required experience:
- APICS or Similar Certification preferred
- Bachelors Degree in Management or Business or eight (8) years of work experience.
- Preferred Experience with customer specific systems: GM Supply Power
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 Autokiniton - Grand Ledge facility, in Grand Ledge, Michigan, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.
Community features:
- We boast the famous Quartz Sandstone Ledges that is great for hiking
- Island Park is the largest of Grand Ledge's famous "Seven Islands", it is now a park that showcases the small-town charm of a unique downtown park.
- Home of the Spartans - MSU Athletics, The State Capitol and Riverwalk, Eli & Edith Broad Art Museum, Potter Park Zoo, and the Wharton Center are the top places locals like to visit.
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.
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