Manufacturing Manager

1 month ago

Vicksburg, United States Summit Polymers Full time

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.

The manufacturing operations include but are not limited to injection molding and various decorative and assembly processes for plastic parts and components most of which are automotive. The manager organizes, plans and directs the production operations on all the shifts through subordinate Supervisors and Team Leaders, to assure on time delivery of quality product at the most economical cost.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The Production Department Manager is responsible for the following major tasks (check those that apply):

- 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 employeeinvolvement, 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 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.
- Responsible for adherence to TS16949 standards and procedures.
- Direction, motivation and review of Manufacturing Supervisors.
- Other duties as assigned.

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

**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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