Assembly Department Manager

Job Description

Location:

P08 - Vicksburg, 115 S Leja Drive, Vicksburg, Michigan, United States of America

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years of experience, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.

Department Manager, Assembly (Exempt, FLSA Status)

Manager, Manufacturing

The manufacturing operations include, but are not limited to, injection molding and various decorative and assembly processes for plastic parts and components, most in the automotive sector. The manager organizes, plans, and directs the production operations across all shifts through subordinate supervisors and team leaders, ensuring on-time delivery of quality products at the most economical cost.

• Plans and improves standardized production methods and objectives to achieve safety, quality, delivery, environmental, and cost targets.
• Assures proper staffing, development of staff, training, and employee involvement in appropriate areas.
• Leads department in continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Troubleshoots and develops countermeasures for all departmental problems, including quality, productivity, and employee relations, using root‑cause problem‑solving methods.
• Assures safe practices and the maintenance of proper equipment conditions.
• Reviews practices and procedures, and leads activities directed toward the implementation of Summit Lean Manufacturing Systems to eliminate all forms of waste.
• Interfaces with other departmental units to ensure that customer satisfaction targets are achieved.
• Interfaces with engineering in KBPD procedures, VE/VA opportunities, and new product launches.
• Manages all production activities in related departments.
• Directions, motivation, and review of manufacturing supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

College degree plus 2 years manufacturing experience or 4 years progressive experience in a technical or management position in a manufacturing environment.

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

• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 26 on the cognitive portion).

This position typically does not require any travel.

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.