Molding Supervisor - Shift 2

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

Job summary

Summit Polymers is seeking a Supervisor, Manufacturing (Molding) to lead injection molding activities in the molding area and drive quality and productivity. The role includes training new and promoted employees, monitoring performance, and ensuring safe operation of machines in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate with other shifts and departments to maintain standards, plan workflow, and prepare reports.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from limited options.
• Ability to train others for routine positions.

Responsibilities

• Supervises injection molding activities in the molding area.
• Directs and trains employees; monitors performance.
• Ensures training on safe operation of machines.
• Prepares reports and documentation as needed.
• Ensures compliance with policies and safety systems.
• Maintains quality and productivity; collaborates with other shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Training delivery

People management

Job description

Overview

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 Details

Job Title: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Molding)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Department Manager, Molding

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Qualifications

• 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 (Traditional score of 20 on the Cognitive portion).

Travel Requirements

This position typically does not require any travel.