SPI Newsletter Q4

SPI NEWSLETTER

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

BUSINESS UPDATE; VP OF MANUFACTURING

SUMMIT EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

POSITIVE LEADERSHIP

“On behalf of Summit’s Leadership Team, I want to thank each and every employee for an outstanding 2023! Gratitude and appreciation for your dedication to the company and commitment to excellence!”

ANDREA HAAS

Executive Spotlight Executive Spotlight

I often reflect on the “forks in the road” and the decisions that I made that led me to Summit Polymers. It has been an interesting path, but one that I would not change if I had to do it over again. As a teenager you could always find me in the garage, working with dad on something. I was not much for video games, TV, or reading books. Working on cars, building something, or tearing something apart was what I enjoyed. In high school I started taking machine tool classes and really enjoyed that path.

I continued on to take vocational classes at Lansing Community College where I completed my apprenticeship classes and earned my Journeyman Certificate as a Tool Maker while working at a Tool Shop. I later worked for another Tooling/Manufacturing company in Vicksburg where I managed the Tool Room and Engineering Department. From there, I launched into my career at Summit Polymers.

My journey with Summit started 25 years ago when I accepted a job at P8 – Vicksburg, Michigan as a Tooling ME. Over the past 25 years I have had the good fortune to work at all of our U.S. Plants and the Tech Center. The first 8 years I spent at P8 I was a Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Manufacturing Manager. My next role at Summit led me to P2 – Valley Plant—Portage, Michigan, as the General Manager. I spent 3 years at the Valley Plant before moving to P3 – Syntech Plant— Sturgis, Michigan, as the General Manager where I spent 8 years. Following my Sturgis assignment, I moved to P1 – Portage, Michigan, as General Manager. After 2 years at P1, I moved into the Regional Director of Manufacturing role and for the past 3 years I have been the Vice President of Manufacturing.

My wife Tina and I have 2 boys, Tyler and Ryan. Tina and I are now empty nesters as the boys are off to college. In my spare time, I enjoy almost everything outdoors. I enjoy spending time on the lake fishing, boating, camping, hunting, hiking, four wheeling, working on projects around the house; and my winter passion is snowmobiling. Tina and I enjoy traveling and exploring the US National Parks System that our great country offers.

Each year brings new challenges, but through it all I am fortunate to work with so many outstanding teammates. You are the best! You make my job amazing! As we move into 2024 there will be new opportunities for improvement and I look forward to each of us rising to the challenge. If we continue to work together and collaborate, our outstanding work will ensure Summit Polymers is successful.

Luis is a dedicated worker who consistently achieves results with great efficiency. He possesses exceptional problem-solving skills and assists various departments in identifying the underlying issues. Luis maintains excellent relationships with all colleagues, regardless of their position within the company. Moreover, he willingly invests additional time in explaining and sharing his discoveries with those around him, contributing to the growth and development of his fellow employees.

Lucila Montoya, Utility Assembly, P3

Lucilia is recognized for her hard work and dedication to the Syntech Plant. With over 22 years at Summit, she has become one of our most dedicated employees. Lucila is reliable and committed to doing her very best, every day.

Jessica Hutchinson, Assembly Department Manager, P6

Jessica did an amazing job in Q4 at Plant 6, where she skillfully handled both the Assembly and Paint departments. Her extensive understanding of our processes and products enabled her to seamlessly take on this dual responsibility and thrive in it. We truly value Jessica's leadership during this period!

J.R. Smith, Finance Manager P8

JR has been putting in a tremendous amount of effort, not just in supporting Plant 8, but also in Plant 6 in Mt. Sterling, for the past 12 weeks. He successfully handled the responsibilities of managing two plants and trained the new Finance Manager. We truly appreciate his unwavering determination and dedication!

Clint Tompkins, Quality Engineer , P9

Clint has consistently demonstrated his reliability and exhibited strong leadership skills. He has excellent customer service skills in dealing with our clients.

Luis Hernandez, Manufacturing Engineer, P1

Mark Wang, Launch Champion , P13

Mark maintains strong communication with customers and carefully strategizes the project before initiating it to meet both the customers' needs and Summit's standards for quality and timeliness. He diligently considers any requests from the manufacturing plant regarding the products and ensures that every aspect of the product is top-notch. Additionally, Mark successfully lead the transfer of programs from P16 to P13 and P19.

Karla Moreno, Materials Coordinator, P15

Karla began her journey at Summit as an intern and has now progressed to the role of materials coordinator. She has consistently displayed immense dedication and enthusiasm towards her work. Not only is she a fast learner, but she also actively engages in important discussions. Karla is a valuable team player who consistently completes her tasks with great success.

Aaron Li, Paint Supervisor, P16

Aaron started working at Summit as a molding supervisor and was later promoted to the position of a paint supervisor. As a result, he now possesses expertise in both molding and painting. Aaron's exceptional communication skills and work abilities enable him to effectively meet the needs of both his customers and colleagues.

Luis demonstrates exceptional teamwork skills at SPG. He willingly imparts his technical expertise to not just his fellow department members, but to anyone in need of assistance. He consistently dedicates time to educating others.

pe, Materials Supervisor, P18

Michelle always goes the extra mile to ensure process are followed as planned. She is thorough in all that she does and only has the company's best interest in mind. Michelle's work ethic is unmatched, she provides excellent leadership in both purchasing and receiving areas. She strives for excellence in all that she does and trains her subordinates to react in the same manner.

Luis Valdivia, Manufacturing Engineer, P17

CANH, RACK BUILDER, P19

nh started working at the company in March 2021. He is a skilled k builder who consistently meets company standards and hieves his work objectives effectively, demonstrating a willingness propose creative solutions to enhance work productivity. reover, he is a friendly individual who is always prepared to assist ers in reaching the team's shared objectives.

Dana always has a positive attitude and is a great co-worker to everyone. She works hard and she loves to learn new things. Everyone enjoys having Dana on their team because she always gives 110%.

Juan Miguel Zuñiga, Manufacturing Supervisor,P21 Miguel has been a valuable asset to the Manufacturing Department, offering his support not only to the department but to the entire plant as well.

LÊ BẢO CHÂN, Mold Technician ,P22

Chan became a part of the organization in April 2021. Initially employed as a utility worker, he steadily progressed to Mold Tech Level 1, Level 2, and currently holds the position of a Mold Tech Level 3, demonstrating great skill in the molding division. Chan consistently adheres to standard work procedures, demonstrates exceptional performance, and consistently fulfills all responsibilities within the stipulated timeframe.

Alex became a member of Summit in 2017, initially joining as a Project Engineer. His first task was to contribute to the successful launch of the center console for the Lincoln Aviator – U611. After the completion of this project, Alex was promoted to the role of Program Manager. In this capacity, he played a crucial role in launching the MCM program across five Summit manufacturing locations, ensuring timely deliveries to four GM assembly plants. Over the past year, Alex has dedicated significant efforts towards helping the new Lawrenceburg plant get operational, providing guidance to new employees, and obtaining the necessary approvals for the production transfer of over 100 Ford FG part numbers.

Dana Shely, Molding Utility, P20

Alex Prociv, Corporate Program Manager, TC

Positive Leadership Reminders

1. Help others flourish without expecting a pay back.

2. Express gratitude and humility.

3. See mistakes as a learning

More than 40 employees, along with their family members, took part in a community outreach initiative, where they gathered litter to promote the importance of environment protection.