Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift 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 situations dictate
• Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals
• Provide direction and leadership consistent with plant business plan goals
• Responsible for maintenance department safety, quality, production and delivery objectives in his/her area of responsibility
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment to support production jobs
• Responsible for managing the preventive maintenance schedules
• Responsible for ensuring accountability and discipline
• Responsible for maintaining maximum levels of press utilization and efficiency
• Drive shift manning levels and utilization to assure compliance to budget
• Provide leadership and promote positive moral and ensure a total team concept
• Provide the proactive leadership necessary to achieve and maintain a continuous improvement mind set for the team
• Coordinate and assess required training and team building
• Coordinate and assist in new colleague orientation
• Complete individual work team performance reviews for probationary associates
• Track, monitor and implement required improvement activities related to business plan goals and issues
• Assist with plant activities to achieve quality, productivity and cost reduction goals
• Provide colleagues with the necessary training to be successful in their roles
• Communicate and prioritize daily work assignments to the team
• Assure work orders are completed in an efficient and timely manner
• Communicate the overtime schedule to the work team
• Communicate key information to the organization through the daily “shift to shift” communication plan
• Participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.)
• Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized and verify individual usage of personal protection equipment (PPE) by the work team
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Associate Handbook, etc.)

• Minimum of four (4) years as a maintenance technician required
• Minimum of one (1) year as a maintenance supervisor preferred
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast paced environment

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

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and up to 15 paid holidays annually, thanks to our generous holiday and holiday bridge schedule. We also provide a tool allowance for our Skilled Trades Associates.

Our company offers comprehensive relocation…