Assembly Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Summit Polymers, Inc.•Sturgis, MI

About The Position

This is responsible supervisory and technical work involving advanced technical expertise in supervising and administering a departmental shift, including injection molding, painting, welding, gluing, inking, decoration, and assembly of component plastic parts. The role is responsible for complying with, enforcing, and upholding company policies as outlined in the Team Member Handbook. The supervisor directs finishing and assembly operations, supports employee training and performance management, monitors quality and productivity, coordinates workflows and cross-shift and cross-department activities, and helps ensure departmental and company requirements are met. The position also completes documentation and process checks, applies root-cause problem-solving to quality issues, maintains housekeeping checklists, and complies with the environmental health and safety system. Other duties may be assigned as required or directed.

Requirements

One year of related experience in a leadership role.
Ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
Ability to train others for routine positions.
Minimum Wonderlic Select Assessment score of 50, including a technical score of 20 on the Cognitive portion.
Agreement to complete all required post-hire training.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct finishing and assembly activities for classifications assigned to the finishing area.
Direct, instruct, and train new and promoted employees; monitor, evaluate, and correct employee performance and behavior as necessary.
Ensure hourly employees assigned to decoration activities receive proper training, including safe machine operation.
Investigate and implement disciplinary actions in accordance with corporate personnel policies and procedures.
Audit and record the quality and productivity of subordinates.
Ensure compliance with applicable departmental and corporate policies and procedures, and enforce company rules and regulations.
Plan, coordinate, and regulate departmental workflow in accordance with SLMS.
Coordinate, assist with, and review problems and changes with supervisors on other shifts, and collaborate with other departments to meet quality, productivity, and inspection requirements.
Coordinate and participate in company programs, including communications, job training, and vacation scheduling.
Prepare reports, memos, schedules, and other supporting documentation as necessary.
Ensure all daily process checks are completed accurately.
Comply with the environmental health and safety system.
Use root-cause problem-solving techniques to resolve quality problems and prevent recurrence.
Complete housekeeping checklists.
Perform other duties as required or directed.