Continuous Improvement Manager

801 West 15th Street, Auburn, Indiana, United States

11299

Full-Time/Regular

WE ARE
AUTOKINITON

DRIVING SUCCESS FOR THE WORLD'S TOP AUTOMANUFACTURERS.

At
AUTOKINITON
, we are more than just an automotive supplier — we are the backbone of vehicle performance and safety. Specializing in high-strength structural components and precision stamping assemblies, the world’s leading automakers trust our parts.

Our dedicated teams proudly deliver quality parts and assemblies that contribute to vehicle durability and safety. With decades of experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and a forward-thinking approach, we play a critical role in shaping the future of mobility.

CAREERS WITH AUTOKINITON

Building the Future—Together.
Autokiniton is a trusted partner to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, known for our operational excellence and culture of continuous improvement.

Our core value,“We, not I,”reflects our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and shared success. We cultivate a workplace where independent thinking is encouraged, and every associate plays a vital role in our progress.

• Provide direction and leadership consistent with plant business goals as a member of the plant Leadership Team.
• Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in the performance of daily activities.
• Possesses knowledge of financial considerations when evaluating Continuous Improvement initiatives including capital, rate of return and operating income impact.
• Primary owner for meeting the assignable plant productivity task utilizing other members of plant leadership team in the attainment of established goal.
• Champion the identification of Continuous Improvement initiatives as a primary job function to meet plant task.
• Prioritize Continuous Improvement activities based upon financial impact, availability of resources and timing concerns.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Standard Work and Kaizen events focusing on cost reductions and efficiency improvements while training peer staff to recognize Continuous Improvement opportunities in plant through the usage of workshops.
• Review and measure manufacturing methods, technology application and workflow processes and apply lean/continuous improvement application skills.
• Responsible for working with the leadership team to plan, execute, monitor and continuously improve plant and corporate objectives.
• Provide support and guidance to all departments in the application of lean/continuous improvement manufacturing techniques.
• Direct and drive the utilization of problem solving methods for related plant and customer issues.
• Assist, as required, plant activities to achieve customer cost reductions goals.
• Focal person for local plant associates to share improvement opportunities.
• Conduct town hall meetings to share plant performance metrics and conduct local sessions to seek out new opportunities for improvement.
• Provide active leadership role in meeting / exceeding customer expectations in all related areas.
• Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports including mentoring, coaching, counseling and corrective action when situations dictate.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in manufacturing, engineering or quality specialties or equivalent of six (6) years experience in a manufacturing environment with experience in a metals environment preferred with two (2) years of management experience.
• Six-sigma black or green belt preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Possess knowledge of plant department functions and corresponding roles and interactions to facilitate overall plant synergy.
• Vision and ability to translate progressive operating techniques into…