Molding Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Summit Polymers, Inc.; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers, Inc. in Sturgis, Michigan is seeking a Supervisor, Manufacturing (Molding) to lead the molding department. The role involves supervising injection molding activities, directing staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

The candidate will train and evaluate hourly employees, manage workflow across shifts, and collaborate with other departments to meet production goals and policies.

Qualifications

• One year of related leadership experience.
• Wonderlic Select Assessment: minimum score 50 (20 on cognitive portion).

Responsibilities

• Supervises injection molding activities and directs the molding department.
• Trains and evaluates hourly staff; monitors performance.
• Ensures safe operation of machines and proper training for maintenance and operation.
• Implements disciplinary actions per corporate policies and procedures.
• Audits and records quality and productivity of subordinates.
• Plans and coordinates workflow across the department and shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Training others

Decision making

Quality awareness

Job description

Job Description

Location: Sturgis, Michigan, United States of America

Position: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Molding)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Department Manager, Molding

Summary

This is responsible supervisory and technical work involving advanced technical expertise in supervision, administration of a departmental shift injection molding and assembly of component plastic parts. Responsible to comply, enforce and uphold company policies as outlined in the Team Member Handbook.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervises and directs injection molding activities of classifications assigned to the molding 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 workflow 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
• Uses 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

Education and Experience

One year of related experience in a leadership role.

Skills and Abilities

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 (20 on the Cognitive portion)

Travel Requirements

This position typically does not require any travel.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post‑hire required training.