Extrusion Manager

Description

• Provide leadership, training, and performance feedback to extrusion operators, helpers, and material handlers.
• Supervise and coordinate daily extrusion operations, ensuring compliance with production schedules, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to address equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Review production reports, material usage, and scrap rates to identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of production data, downtime, and process adjustments.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action for quality or process deviations.
• The Extrusion Manager is responsible for the direct oversight and coordination of daily production activities within the plastics compounding and recycling extrusion department. This position ensures that production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality standards. The Extrusion Manager will lead a team of operators, maintain consistent communication with maintenance and quality departments, and contribute to the continuous improvement of extrusion operations.
• Assist in the installation, testing, and qualification of new extrusion lines or upgrades.
• Monitor process parameters, material feed systems, and production output to ensure consistent product quality and efficient operation.
• Ensure all equipment setups, startups, and changeovers are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Promote and enforce safety policies, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE use, and housekeeping standards.
• Support implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting extrusion controls, vacuum conveying systems, and pelletizing equipment.
• Computer proficiency for production reporting and process monitoring.
• Ability to interpret process documentation, work orders, and technical specifications.
• Understanding of plastic extrusion, compounding, and pelletizing processes.
• Proven track record of meeting production goals, improving process efficiency, and reducing downtime.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems (ISO, ISCC+) and safety regulations.
• 5+ years of experience in extrusion or compounding operations, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Knowledge of thermoplastic materials, additives, and colorant blending used in recycling operations.
• Experience with twin-screw extrusion, strand pelletizing, and recycled polymer processing strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical or associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Ability to train, mentor, and motivate production personnel.

Benefits

• Potential Bonus opportunity based on performance goals
• Base salary to 120k/year

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance