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AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based automotive company delivering 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.

AUTOKINITON has immediate openings for Training Representative in Grand Ledge, Michigan

•         Searching for reliable individuals

•         We are looking for process orientated candidates that are quality driven, attentive to detail and prefer a structured working environment to manufacture parts for the automotive industry.

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

•         Mentor and coach new production associates to further develop competencies and career paths.

•         Key contact between newly hired production associates and effected department.

•         Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company’s values.

•         Facilitate and conduct training with new production associates.

•         Assist with on-the-job training with new production associates including new hire orientation.

•         Improves upon and develops new and/or existing training materials.

•         Assist with evaluating and determining training needs of production associates.

•         Audits completed training and identifies training gaps.

•         Monitor training to ensure goals and expectations are being met.

•         Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and provide follow-up on assignments and pertinent activities with minimal direction.

•         Promotes training and education programs through various communication methods.

•         Reviews policy and procedures with all production associates.

•         Works with management on creation of work standard and work instructions to insure they are accurate, understandable and follow company standards and/or processes.

•         Use work instructions and other training materials to instruct associates on their daily work activities.

•         Meets regularly with management staff to ensure their support and involvement in training of associates.

•         Continually seeks to improve work processes.

•         Performs all duties and operates machinery & equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, ear plugs, etc.)

•         Regular and predictable attendance is required.

•         Able and willing to work any shift assigned, weekends and overtime.

•         Able and willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include adjusted start and end schedule times.

•         Maintains a high level of confidentiality in all duties.

•         Keeps work areas clean and orderly.

•         Participates in continuous improvement activities.

•         Assumes other duties as directed by supervisor.

Success Factors:

•         Extensive knowledge of company policies and procedures and plant work centers.

•         Ability to work with QMS database at a basic level.

•         Ability to effectively communicate via email/electronically

•         Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office at a basic level

•         Able and willing to coach, mentor, and train associates on a one-on-one basis as well as a group.

•         Able to set goals and expectations and maintain high levels of feedback.

•         Able to work effectively with different departments within our company.

•         Detail orientated, able to multi task and work independently

•         Responsible for reading and understanding the IATF 16949, ISO9001: 2015 and ISO-14001 procedures located at K:/winapps/data/TS Team/Quality System Documentation.

•         To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational & Working Experience:

•         Two (2) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working conditions:

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

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Grand Ledge, MI Plant, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

•         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! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. 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.