Extrusion Supervisor

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary:

The Extrusion Supervisor is responsible for leading extrusion manufacturing operations on an assigned shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role provides leadership to production teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, supports workforce development, and maintains compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. This position reports to the Extrusion Manager.

What you will be doing

• Coach, develop, and support team leaders and production employees to improve performance and operational effectiveness.
• Lead daily operations of extrusion presses and aging ovens to achieve production, quality, and safety targets.
• Monitor key manufacturing metrics, including productivity, utilization, efficiency, and recovery   rates, and implement actions to improve results.
• Conduct routine safety observations, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain extrusion processes and standard operating procedures to support operational excellence.
• Ensure quality inspections, production documentation, and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives that improve productivity, quality, and equipment performance.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

•  High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience in a production environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience leading, coordinating, or directing production employees, team leaders, or work crews.
• Experience monitoring production performance metrics such as efficiency, utilization, throughput, or quality measures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing safety, quality, and production processes.
• Ability to read production documentation and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and tape measures.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Extrusion manufacturing experience.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or reliability-centered initiatives.
• Completion of leadership development or supervisory training programs.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.