Head of Automotive Molding Operations

Summit Polymers

Sturgis (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Summit Polymers is seeking a Department Manager, Molding to lead a fast-paced automotive injection molding team. You will oversee 40 injection molding machines, a mold tech/utility/supervisor workforce, and three shift supervisors, ensuring daily production targets, on-time delivery, and downstream quality to paint and assembly.

You will drive safety, lean improvements, and training to maintain a competent, high-performing department.

Qualifications

College engineering degree.
Five years experience as an engineer in molding.
Two years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
Strong leadership, team-building, coaching and decision-making abilities.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Clear written and verbal communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

Meets performance objectives for safety, productivity, machine OEE, change over time, scrap, and delivery.
Manages proper staffing and machine loading.
Ensures proper training of all employees and mentors supervisors.
Fosters team cohesiveness and a culture of excellence across all shifts.
Sets a safety example and ensures 5S cleanliness is maintained.
Ensures machines and equipment are maintained.
Collaborates with molding engineers and maintenance for continuous improvement.
Collaborates with lean team on inventory and waste elimination.
Supports new launches with samples and process optimization.
Adherence to TS16949 standards and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.