Operations Superintendent

Operations Superintendent

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.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Foster an employee engagement culture conducive to maximizing employee morale and productivity.
• Establish and monitor overall Plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Incorporate shop floor organization and safety among all Associates.
• Enact contingency plans as needed; escalates and directs activities during systems problems, disasters, etc.
• Identify potential problems, troubleshoot and escalation issues to management, and participate in the analysis of problems providing input for future process improvements.
• Coach Shift Supervisors to attain maximum levels of production utilization and efficiency.

This full‑time, salaried role is a part of our Operations team and reports to the Operations Manager. The Operations Superintendent will oversee the activities of Shift Supervisors to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity, and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction. Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or some college/training and 5+ years of career progression toward operations management at a metal assembly manufacturer within the automotive industry.
• Demonstrate Plant leadership skills that coach and empower Associates to achieve production goals.
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing safety requirements, production metrics including shift KPIs, lean manufacturing, CI initiatives, etc.
• Proven ability to manage changing priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, collaborating with a multi‑disciplinary team to meet production goals while meeting customer deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP (e.g., QAD, SAP, etc.), UKG.

We’ll provide position‑specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

This position is located at our AUTOKINITON Plant in Chicago, IL, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

• Navy Pier
• Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and Lakefront
• Museums and Historical Architecture

• 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. 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.
• Learning and Development:
  We empower all our Associates – from entry‑level to senior‑level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.