Assembly Department Manager

Summit Polymers, Inc.•Vicksburg, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

College degree plus 2 years manufacturing experience or 4 years progressive experience in a technical or management position in a manufacturing environment.
Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 26 on the cognitive portion).
Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.

Responsibilities

Plans and improves standardized production methods and objectives to achieve safety, quality, delivery, environmental, and cost targets.
Assures proper staffing, development of staff, training, and employee involvement, in appropriate areas.
Leads department in continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
Troubleshoots and develops countermeasures for all departmental problems including quality, productivity, and employee relations using root-cause problem solving methods.
Assures safe practices and the maintenance of proper equipment conditions.
Reviews practices and procedures, and leads activities directed toward implementation of Summit Lean Manufacturing Systems to eliminate all forms of waste.
Interfaces with other departmental units to ensure that customer satisfaction targets are achieved.
Interfaces with Engineering in KBPD procedures, VE/VA opportunities, and new product launches.
Manages all production activities in related departments.
Direction, motivation and review of Manufacturing Supervisors.
Other duties as assigned.