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Summit Polymer

Molding Department Manager

Sturgis, MI · On-site

Manager, Manufacturing SUMMARY Manage a fast paced 5 day/ 24 hour, tier one, class A surface ... Three supervisors (one per shift) report to the department manager. The manager is responsible for ...

East Jordan Plastics

Pelletizer Operator

South Haven, MI · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

Pelletizer Operator - Day Shift Want to work 14-15 days a month and get paid for the full month ... Maintain material batch planning laid out by molding manager * Track and report out on daily ...

Adler Pelzer Group

Tooling Engineer HQ

Troy, MI · On-site

$125K - $135K/yr

The Tooling Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day management of the development and launch of ... Understanding but not limited to, injection molding, compression molding/pinch trim, vacuum molding ...

AtWork Personnel Kalamazoo

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Injection Molding Process Technician

Vicksburg, MI · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

... shift for 4-6 weeks 6:45am-3pm Monday through Friday) Duties at a glance: * Work with the indirect support staff to maintain the day-to-day production requirements. At times, provide direction to QC ...

Adler Pelzer USA

Tooling Engineer HQ

Troy, MI · On-site

$125K - $135K/yr

The Tooling Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day management of the development and launch of ... Understanding but not limited to, injection molding, compression molding/pinch trim, vacuum molding ...

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What is the difference between Day Shift Compression Molding vs Day Shift Injection Molding?

AspectDay Shift Compression MoldingDay Shift Injection Molding
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; training in compression molding techniquesHigh school diploma or equivalent; training in injection molding processes
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plant, often with heavy machinery and moldsManufacturing plant, with injection molding machines and automated systems
Industry UsagePlastic, rubber, and composite parts manufacturingPlastic parts manufacturing, especially for consumer products and automotive parts

Both roles involve working with molds in a manufacturing setting, but compression molding focuses on applying pressure to shape materials in a mold, while injection molding involves injecting molten material into a mold. The skills and environment are similar, making them common comparison points for job seekers in plastics manufacturing.

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Molding Department Manager

Summit Polymer

Sturgis, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Summit Polymers rating

5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

75th of 85 rated plastic manufacturers

Job description

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: Department Manager, Molding FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Manager, Manufacturing
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 a 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 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 26 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.

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