Supervisor, Assembly (26) - Shift 2

Summit Polymers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers is seeking a Supervisor, Manufacturing (Assembly) in Kalamazoo, MI to lead finishing and assembly operations, ensure safety, and drive quality on the shop floor. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and adherence to policies in a fast-paced, precision-driven environment.

Candidates should have at least one year of leadership experience and be able to train staff while upholding safety standards and quality metrics. Relocation is not specified.

Qualifications

• One year of related leadership experience.
• Wonderlic Select Assessment: minimum score 50; cognitive score 20.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs finishing and assembly activities.
• Instructs and trains new and promoted employees; monitors performance.
• Ensures proper training in safe operation of machines.
• Maintains quality and productivity records of subordinates.
• Plans and coordinates workflow across the department.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and environmental health and safety.
• Uses root cause problem solving to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Training

Quality Focus

Job description

P18 - Pavilion, 5858 E N Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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 DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Assembly) FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUMMARY

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

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Supervises and directs finishing and assembly activities of classifications assigned to finishing 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

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 (Technical score of 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.

P18 - Pavilion, 5858 E N Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America