Summit Polymers, Inc.-posted 9 days ago
Full-time • Manager
Kalamazoo, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations. JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU’LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued. A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don’t just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We’re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality. JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Assembly) FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Department Manager, Assembly SUMMARY This is responsible supervisory and technical work involving advanced technical expertise in supervision, administration of a departmental shift, injection molding, painting, welding, gluing, inking, decoration, and assembly of component plastic parts. Responsible to comply, enforce and uphold company policies as outline in the Team Member Handbook.

  • Supervises and directs finishing and assembly activities of classifications assigned to finishing area
  • Directs, instructs, and trains new and promoted employees, and monitors, evaluates, and corrects employee performance and behavior as necessary.
  • Assures proper training of all hourly employees assigned to decoration activities, including proper training in safe operation of machines
  • Investigates and implements disciplinary actions in accord with corporate personnel policies and procedures
  • Audits and records quality and productivity of subordinates
  • Assures compliance with all applicable departmental and corporate policies and procedures. Enforces all applicable rules and regulations of the company
  • Plans, coordinates, and regulates work flow throughout department in accordance with SLMS
  • Coordinates, assists, and reviews problems and changes with supervisors on other shifts, and collaborates with other departments as necessary to assure quality, productivity, and inspection procedures meet departmental, shift, and company requirements
  • Coordinates and participates in company programs such as communications, job training, vacation scheduling, etc.
  • Prepares reports, memos, schedules, and other supporting documentation as necessary
  • Insures that all daily process checks are completed accurately
  • Complies with environmental health and safety system.
  • Use Root Cause problem solving techniques to bring resolution to quality problems and prevent repeat quality issues.
  • Completes housekeeping checklists
  • Performs other duties as required or directed
  • One year of related experience in a leadership role.
  • Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices. Possesses the ability to train others for routine positions.
  • A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Technical score of 20 on the Cognitive portion).
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