Maintenance Manager Milan, MI

DRIVING SUCCESS FOR THE WORLD'S TOP AUTOMANU FACTURERS.

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, our parts are trusted by the world’s leading automakers.

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.

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.

Join a high-performance team committed to shaping the future of mobility—with opportunity, purpose, and growth at every turn.

• Support the Company's mission, vision, values and goals in performance of daily activities
• Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports including mentoring, coaching, counseling and corrective action when situation dictate
• Provide key input into the development of the corporate and department strategic business plan and identify and track key measurable to support corporate and department business plan goals
• Develop and drive the development of departmental strategic goals and identify and track key measurable to support the department goals
• Responsible for leading all maintenance activities
• Direct and drive the utilization of problem-solving methods for related corporate and customer issues
• Ensures that all utility systems are fully operational and inspected in accordance with preventative maintenance schedules
• Implement method to improve productivity capabilities and solve operation problems
• Implement cost savings, renovations and safety projects for the plant
• Administer preventive maintenance programs, emergency repair of production equipment, and support facilities and production equipment changeover
• Assure all direct reports are aware of their Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) responsibilities and hold all direct reports accountable
• Direct maintenance and engineering department process improvements and corrective actions
• Provide leadership essential to maintaining safety as a fundamental priority in department based activities
• Interface with customers and suppliers as appropriate
• Oversee department-manning levels to assure compliance and improvements to the budget
• Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized, and to verify individual usage of personal protective equipment by the entire work team.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in Engineering or Engineering cross discipline.
• Minimum of eight (8) years' experience as a Maintenance Manager, preferably in a plant utilities environment or equivalent experience, and two (2) years of management experience
• Minimum eight (8) years' experience in an automotive/metals/assembly environment
• Possess knowledge of plant department function and corresponding roles and interact to facilitate overall plant synergy
• Detailed knowledge of electrical, HVAC, pip fitting, machine repair, and construction methods
• Knowledge of automotive equipment, preventative, and predictive maintenance processes.
• Skilled trades certification desirable
• Demonstrated experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts
• Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

This full-time, salary role is a part of our Leadership team and reports to the Plant Manager.

Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and up to 15 paid holidays annually, thanks to our generous holiday and holiday bridge…