Operations Manager

11248

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, 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.

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 that encourages independent thinking, 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.

Autokiniton – Operations Manager

• Support the Company’s mission, vision, values, and goals in the 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 direction and leadership consistent with plant business plan goals.
• Responsible for the productivity and press utilization performance of the manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Responsible for overall coordination and communication of production goals.
• Utilize teamwork to develop plant synergy.
• Direct and drive the utilization of problem-solving methods for related plant and customer problems/issues.
• Oversee plant-manning levels and assure compliance and improvements to the budget.
• Provide plant input into quoting and business development activities (ex., pricing, program management, plant capacity, etc.)
• Assign clear responsibilities for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and hold all direct reports accountable for enforcement
• Responsible for ensuring the entire team has the necessary tools and materials to properly perform their roles safely and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the plant.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.

• Provide key input into the development of the Plant’s strategic business plan and identify and track key measures to support plant business plan goals.
• Develop and drive the development of departmental strategy goals and identify and track key measures to support the department goals.
• Represent the company during customer visits/surveys and during meetings/presentations at customers' locations.
• Track, monitor, and implement required improvement activities related to business plan, goals, issues, etc.
• Develop and drive implementation of a progressive production system and required operating procedures and work instructions to improve plant performance metrics and meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Provide an active leadership role in meeting / exceeding customer expectations in all related areas.
• Interface with customers and suppliers as appropriate.
• Serve as driver and coordinator for plant productivity improvements to achieve plant productivity goals and customer cost reduction goals.
• Direct, drive, and establish priorities for production department continuous improvement activities and corrective actions.
• Ensure accountability and discipline…