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.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: 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 outline 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 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 (Traditional 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.
