About the Company

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.

About the Role

This full-time role is a part of our Bluffton Leadership Team and reports to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Build roadmap of activities mixing Kaizen, training and focused projects to drive continuous improvement to advance competitiveness and operational excellence in the facility.
• Lead, Direct and drive the utilization of problem-solving methods for related plant and customer issues
• Engage associates at all level of the organization in lean/continuous improvement process
• Resolve problems logically and effectively

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; or five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a Senior level CI, preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing environment or equivalent experience. Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills at all levels of organization to drive continuous improvement. Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.

Working conditions

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

Where you’ll be

This position is located at our Bluffton, in Bluffton, Ohio, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

• Excellent Rated School Systems
• Great family events and parks
• Well known for their “Blaze of Light” displays during the winter holiday season.