General Manager - Automotive Supplier - Plastic Injection Molding

Summit Polymers Inc. is a world-class Tier One and Tier Two automotive supplier of plastic injection molded interior trim, specializing in the design, mechanical assemblies for kinetic parts.  Summit is a privately held company specializing in prototype and production of instrument panel and console components and with 2800 employees at 11 manufacturing sites, with plants in SW Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, Mexico, and China; plus a Technical Center in Kalamazoo, MI and Sales and Engineering office in Dearborn, MI.  Among Summit’s customer base are Toyota, Ford, and GM.  Summit’s track record of profitability and success is a direct result of commitment to superior product development using set-based engineering, lean manufacturing, and technological leadership.  A high-energy staff is dedicated to the quality, the urgency, and the low cost that is imperative to survival in today’s global automotive economy. 

 

Summit is an innovative, quality focused supplier committed to the Toyota Production System (TPS) at all levels of the organization. Lean manufacturing is not a separate function but is integrated into all aspects of the organization from the up-front product development cycle as Knowledge Based Product Development, to the overriding philosophical model for every department, at every plant. 

 

This is a tremendous career opportunity for an experienced General Manager to lead plant operations located in Sturgis, Michigan. This 100,000 sq. ft. plant has 300 employees and 25 presses producing sales up to 50 million.  This person will direct, administer and coordinate the activities of the plant, including Manufacturing (injection molding, painting, and assembly), Quality, Materials, Human Resources, Maintenance and Engineering. We are looking for a hands-on GM with extensive experience in our products and processes, who is accustomed to meeting the stringent quality demands of the automotive industry.  Candidate must be dedicated to such lean manufacturing systems as Kanban, JIT, Heijunka, and Poke Yoke.  Position reports directly to a Regional Director of Manufacturing and will be on the plant floor overseeing and improving the production methods of molding, assembly, and secondary decorative processes to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.  The successful candidate will have the leadership skills, experience and in-depth knowledge to insure that Summit’s procedures and policies are effectively practiced and documented. Summit Polymers is looking for a systems oriented candidate to join a strong technical staff. 

 

Candidate must have management experience in automotive manufacturing.  Requirements include a minimum of 5 years experience at a technical or management level, including working knowledge of injection molding, assembly and painting processes, budgeting and costing, quality control procedures and human resources management plus a 4-year degree or total equivalent relevant experience.  Qualified candidates need a combination of hands-on expertise, relevant experience, education and talent.

 

Summit offers a very competitive compensation and benefit package including relocation consideration, opportunity for bonus, and excellent working conditions. You must include salary expectations/history to be considered.  Summit is unable to sponsor any additional F1, H1B or TN work visas at this time.  NO RECRUITERS.