Molding Supervisor - Shift 1
Company: Summit Polymers
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Molding)
FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Department Manager, Molding SUMMARY
This is responsible supervisory and technical work involving
advanced technical expertise in supervision, administration of a
departmental shift injection molding and assembly of component
plastic parts. Responsible to comply, enforce and uphold company
policies as outline in the Team Member Handbook. RESPONSIBILITIES
AND DUTIES Supervises and directs injection molding activities of
classifications assigned to the molding area Directs, instructs,
and trains new and promoted employees, and monitors, evaluates, and
corrects employee performance and behavior as necessary. Assures
proper training of all hourly employees assigned to decoration
activities, including proper training in safe operation of machines
Investigates and implements disciplinary actions in accord with
corporate personnel policies and procedures Audits and records
quality and productivity of subordinates Assures compliance with
all applicable departmental and corporate policies and procedures.
Enforces all applicable rules and regulations of the company Plans,
coordinates, and regulates work flow throughout department in
accordance with SLMS Coordinates, assists, and reviews problems and
changes with supervisors on other shifts, and collaborates with
other departments as necessary to assure quality, productivity, and
inspection procedures meet departmental, shift, and company
requirements Coordinates and participates in company programs such
as communications, job training, vacation scheduling, etc. Prepares
reports, memos, schedules, and other supporting documentation as
necessary Insures that all daily process checks are completed
accurately Complies with environmental health and safety system.
Use Root Cause problem solving techniques to bring resolution to
quality problems and prevent repeat quality issues. Completes
housekeeping checklists Performs other duties as required or
directed EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE One year of related experience in
a leadership role. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Possesses the ability to
gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited
number of choices. Possesses the ability to train others for
routine positions. A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select
Assessment (Traditional score of 20 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.
Keywords: Summit Polymers, Mishawaka , Molding Supervisor - Shift 1, Engineering , Kalamazoo, Indiana
