SPI Newsletter Q3

QUARTER THREE 2023

SPI NEWSLETTER MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT BUSINESS UPDATE; VP OF ENGINEERING SUMMIT EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT POSITIVE LEADERSHIP

VOLUME 3 Q3 2023

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

“We extend our deepest appreciation to Tony Martin, Bill Maki, and all Plant & Corporate team-members who provided exemplary support in successfully launching three new facilities globally in 2023!”

ANDREA HAAS

P20

P21

P22

Executive Spotlight

My journey has probably been less conventional than most in my shoes.

Ironically, I was born in Kalamazoo, but moved to Traverse City after a couple months. For 53 years Traverse City was home base, with the last 12 years of that time being weekends only. Perhaps it was the amenities of Traverse City being a tourism mecca, years of home cooked meals by my mom, or various travel experiences, but along the way I evolved into a foodie and developed a love of cooking. To this day you will find me in the kitchen almost every night.

For me, recipes are like installation / assembly instructions. After a quick glance you get the idea, throw it away, and rely on intuition and experience.

Here is where the less conventional part begins. After graduating high school, I enrolled in the local community college with aspirations of transferring to a university and obtaining an engineering degree. I barely made it one semester, quit, bought a 24’ sailboat (remember this is in Traverse City), and went to work full time at a local grocery store. Somehow, I ended up with responsibility for purchasing the store’s beer and wine at age 18. So… even before being of legal age I was attending wine tastings and learning about wine as part of my job. Life was good.

Fast forward a year plus, and I sold the sailboat and went back to school. I again made it only one semester before taking a full-time position at an automotive parts manufacturing company on second shift as a production worker. To this day I remember that first night vividly. This is where my real career journey began.

For the next 25 years I moved from production worker to a long list of positions, including working in the tool room, quality manager, manufacturing manager, engineering manager, and program manager. During this time, I received my bachelor’s degree.

After 24 years at the first company, a short stint at another organization (mistake), I landed at Summit in 2012 as I was finishing up my executive MBA degree. It was quickly apparent to me that Summit was a different company; one centered on doing what makes sense rather than serving the appetite of perception that is far too prevalent with large companies. Summit is first and foremost a manufacturing company, and although not all disciplines are directly involved with production processes, there exists an understanding of how our chain of internal customers leads all the way to the shipping docks.

Throughout all of this, I have been blessed to share the journey with long-time partner Lori, and our wonderful children Max, Ross, and Anna. Their love and support have provided me with what I needed to put forth the effort, pursue opportunities, and navigate this journey.

This year has been exciting and challenging for Summit and the automotive community. We’re launching three new manufacturing facilities and preparing for several key launches in 2024. Global economic and political challenges have caused many difficult conversations, both internally and with our customers. I believe we’ve handled these challenges professionally and have strengthened our team and our position in the industry. This is a credit to the entire Summit Team.

As we close out 2023, Summit is anticipating several strategic and significant business awards from multiple key customers. These awards include Register, IP and Console work and will fill open capacity in all regions enabling continued growth. We are fortunate to have a talented and wellrespected Engineering Team to take these awards and lead them to successful launches.

Jason Boothroyd – Vice President of Engineering

Byron Brown, Manufacturing Supervisor, P1 Byron is known for his high energy and fast pace. Any task assigned to him will be completed swiftly. Byron genuinely cares about his employees and their well-being. He goes above and beyond to ensure his team has all the tools to exceed at their job.

Valerie Kasmer, Human Resources Generalist, P3

Valerie is the heart and soul of the Plant 3 HR team.

Employees approach her with confidence, knowing that they will be greeted with a warm smile and a positive attitude. She is dedicated to resolving any issues that employees may have and ensuring that our staff has all the necessary resources to carry out their job responsibilities effectively.

Dawayna Willis, Customer Service Supervisor, P6

Dawayna is being commended for her exceptional job performance during the 3rd quarter. Despite her manager's absence and the loss of a Customer Service Coordinator in the department, she took on additional responsibilities and worked tirelessly, even on weekends, without being prompted. Her coordination with all departments during this period did not go unnoticed and she performed admirably. It is evident that Dawayna is highly dedicated and consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, giving nothing less than her best in all of her tasks.

Brandon Woods, Molding Utility, P8 Brandon is extremely hard working and is easy to get along with.

He consistently exceeds expectations and possesses great adaptability. Brandon readily offers his assistance to other departments when the need arises.

Matt Bowling, Material Handler, P9 Matt has consistently demonstrated his reliability and exhibited strong leadership skills at the off-site warehouse.

He consistently goes above and beyond by promptly responding to inquiries even after regular working hours, ensuring that the appropriate products are readily available at the plant.

Andy Gao, Molding Manager, P13

Under Andy's leadership, the injection molding department of P13 is the key to an excellent internal supply chain, laying a solid foundation for the whole company to achieve target and zero complaints from external customers throughout the year. We are proud to have an employee like Andy!

Serafin Arce, Maintenance Tech, P15

We acknowledge and value the exceptional dedication, diligence, accessibility, and accountability demonstrated by Serafin as a member of the maintenance team. His efforts have been instrumental in facilitating the Plant's readiness to accommodate new projects, while also ensuring that our production lines consistently meet the established operational targets.

Yong Shi, Maintenance Engineer, P16 Yong Shi has been unwavering in his commitment to being present on-site whenever necessary. Over the course of 13 years, he has devoted himself to ensuring the safe operation of P16's equipment and the maintenance team's efficient functioning. The performance of Yong Shi has been praised by all three production departments.

Roberto Ramirez Collazo, Manufacturing Engineer, P17

Roberto initially joined Summit as an Operator, demonstrating his proactive nature and dedication to providing support in various areas. His exceptional skills and commitment led to a promotion as a Mechanical Maintenance Tech in the Matamoros Plant. Continuing to excel in his role, his hard work and expertise were recognized once again, resulting in a well-deserved promotion to the position of ME.

Kenneth Holt, Material Handler, P18 Ken is being acknowledged for his exceptional leadership skills within the department. He consistently demonstrates thoughtfulness and dependability, and exhibits a strong willingness to collaborate with others for the betterment of the department.

TRỊNH DANH MINH, Assembly Utility, P19

Minh consistently adheres to company protocols and successfully accomplishes his work objectives while coming up with innovative ideas to improve work efficiency. Additionally, Minh possesses excellent interpersonal skills and readily assists all colleagues in attaining collective objectives. .

Mike Hall, Maintenance Tech, P20

Mike never hesitates to jump in and help wherever needed.

He's worked tirelessly over the last 5 months to get the P20 machines up and running. We appreciate all his hard work.

Margarita Cuevas, EHS Coordinator,P21

During the launch of P21, Margarita has been a great support for all departments, she has not only focused on carrying out her responsiblities, but she has also provided support to the entire plant.

HỒ VĂN BẢO,Maintenance Manager,P22 Bao, a pivotal figure in the establishment of a new Plant in Vietnam (P22), has diligently dedicated himself to this endeavor for several months. With his exceptional leadership skills, his team has accomplished remarkable achievements. Bảo has been actively engaged in negotiations with local vendors, striving to secure more favorable prices. Furthermore, his MNT team is tirelessly engaged in the unloading, locating, and installing of equipment, even on Sundays. It is our firm belief that the P22 project will be successfully completed within the designated timeframe, thanks to the unwavering support of these exceptional teams.

Deb Wise,Corporate Quality Engineer, TC Deb's exceptional contributions to our team have made her an invaluable asset, and we deeply appreciate her unwavering commitment and diligent efforts in helping us thrive. One aspect that truly stands out about Deb is her remarkable inclination towards delving into the intricacies of every assigned task. Her meticulous approach has earned her the nickname of the Summit Sherlock Holmes.

Positive Leadership Reminders 1. How are you instilling confidence and self-efficacy in others?

2. How are you inspiring others?

3. Are you motivating others to exceeed performance standards?

Be a positive force!

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