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Summit Polymers

Program Manager, Engineering

Portage, MI · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... Works with Sales and Manufacturing to support resolution of production piece price amendments (3PAs ...

Summit Polymer

Team Leader - Shift 2

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... Supervisor, Manufacturing (Assembly) SUMMARY This position is responsible for the training of ...

Summit Polymers, Inc.

Project Engineer

Portage, MI · On-site

$70 - $100/hr

A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on ... Directs the technical activities of the Designer, Manufacturing Engineer and Quality Engineer ...

Summit Polymer

Maintenance Technician

Sturgis, MI · On-site

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles ... manufacturing facility. Equipment includes injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment ...

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Do workers at Summit Polymers get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
40% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Does Summit Polymers pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
79% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

At Summit Polymers, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
55% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Summit Polymers affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
88% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Summit Polymers?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 88% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers at Summit Polymers worry about hours?

Most people worry about getting enough hours.
70% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do Summit Polymers workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
60% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it for Summit Polymers workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
75% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Summit Polymers?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
68% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do Summit Polymers managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
76% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Summit Polymers spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
27% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Summit Polymers?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
68% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Summit Polymers good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Summit Polymers feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
55% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Summit Polymers get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
76% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Summit Polymers?

Most people feel stressed here.
83% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Summit Polymers enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
41% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Summit Polymers recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Summit Polymers?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
49% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Summit Polymers?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 61% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think Summit Polymers’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
91% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Summit Polymers is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
71% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

What other companies are hiring for Manufacturing Supervisor jobs?

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Manufacturing Engineer (Lean Manufacturing)

Summit Polymer

Kalamazoo, MI • On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Summit Polymers rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

71st of 84 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: Engineer, Manufacturing (SLMS) FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: General Manager
SUMMARY
The SLMS Engineer is a technical and plant floor focused leadership position with an emphasis on improving manufacturing operations across the plant using SLMS (Summit Lean Manufacturing System - developed from Toyota Production System).
This position requires a hands-on person who prefers the plant floor to the cubicle, and who will develop a passion for implementing SLMS into the manufacturing processes. The successful engineer will be humble, willing to learn from shop floor experiences as well as from team members on the production lines.
This position also requires strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions based on that information. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, have project management and leadership skills, as well as the initiative and ability to get things done with and through others. Problem solving, communication, mathematic, and Microsoft Excel capability are also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Shop Floor:
  • Lead the implementation of SLMS in all areas of the facility
  • Conduct routine SLMS Audits and lead corresponding kaizen activities derived from the audits
  • Analyze manufacturing methods for process improvement, work balance and cost reduction using kaizen mentality and standardized work development tools
  • Teaching SLMS principles and concepts in a class room and shop floor environment to all plant employees from plant floor to plant management
  • Lead and manage projects while working independently, including independent decision-making on the shop floor
  • Develop and maintain plant floor layout(s)
  • Occasional travel to other SPI plants
  • Other duties as required by General Manager

Learning:
  • Person will understand the theory and application in all aspects of SLMS (Jidoka, JIT, stability, True North - standardized work, pull systems, problem solving, material and information flow etc)
  • Ability to identify and eliminate waste throughout the plant
  • Broad range of experiences with different processes and environments
  • Learn how to organize shop floor activities, how to coach others to "learn SLMS by doing"
  • How to combine class room and shop floor learning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Engineering or related degree or 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices
  • Ability to effectively communicate and coach all levels from plant floor operators to plant management.
  • Microsoft office products including (excel, word

  • A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (26 on the Cognitive section).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position typically does require less than 5% 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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