Summit Polymers is a leading Tier 1 Automotive Supplier of automotive interior systems . As a world-class automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim, we specialize in the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of feature based registers, consoles and trim panels. 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.

　　SUMMARY

　　Manage a fast paced 5 day/ 24 hour, tier one, class A surface, automotive injection molding department with 40 injection molding machines and a team of mold techs, utilities, and supervisors. Three supervisors (one per shift) report to the department manager. The manager is responsible for daily production with on time delivery and quality to the downstream departments of paint and assembly.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

　　The Production Department Manager - Molding is responsible for the following major tasks:

　　Meets performance objectives for safety, productivity, machine operational availability, change over time, scrap, and delivery

　　Manages proper staffing and machine loading

　　Ensures proper training of all employees and mentors supervisors and other key personnel to maintain a competent workforce

　　Fosters team cohesiveness, moral, and motivation and a culture of excellence by acting as a hands-on accessible leader who facilitates collaboration and cooperation across all shifts

　　Sets a proper safety example, encourages a safety mindset and awareness, ensures corporate and industry standard safety practices are followed, and ensures 5S (cleanliness) is maintained

　　Ensures machines and auxiliary equipment are maintained

　　Collaborates with the plant molding engineers, and tooling and maintenance departments on continuous improvement to reduce scrap, reduce cycle times, improve machine operational availability, and improve productivity

　　Collaborates with the plant lean manufacturing team on inventory levels and lean manufacturing tools and practices with the focus of eliminating waste

　　Supports new launches with samples, optimizing processes, end of arm tooling, internal packaging, and justifying new equipment

　　Adherence to TS16949 standards and procedures.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

　　College engineering degree

　　Five years experience as an engineer in molding

　　Two years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

　　Outstanding leadership, team building, coaching and decision making abilities

　　Independent thinking with strong analytical and problem skills is essential

　　Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing at all levels in the organization

　　Proven organizational and planning abilities that produce results through execution

　　Firm, fair and consistent approach to company policy and employee managements

　　High energy level and ability to lead and motivate others

　　Current comprehensive technical and hands on knowledge of scientific injection molding process, molds, robotics and robotic programming, end of arm tooling, auxiliary equipment, and central material handling systems.

　　PLC knowledge and understanding of specifications for infrastructure required to support a molding department (process and chilled water, electrical, compressed air, material handling system ) is preferred

　　Experience with Wittmann robots, Krauss Maffei and Van Dorn molding machines is preferred

　　SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

　　Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

　　A minimum score of 26 on the Wonderlic Contemporary Cognitive Ability Test.

　　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.

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