Extrusion Manager

Job Summary

The Extrusion Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of thermoformable plastic sheet extrusion operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production of high‑quality roll stock that meets customer specifications. This role oversees people, processes, and equipment while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and team development.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards
• Ensure proper training and adherence to lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and PPE requirements
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions

Operations & Production

• Manage daily operations of extrusion lines, covering staffing, scheduling, and production planning
• Ensure extrusion lines operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Drive achievement of production targets, scrap reduction, yield improvement, and on-time delivery
• Oversee startup, shutdown, and changeover processes to minimize downtime

Quality & Process Control

• Ensure consistent product quality, including gauge, width, flatness, and surface appearance
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to maintain process controls, SPC, and corrective action systems
• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Support customer audits, internal audits, and quality certifications

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop extrusion supervisors, leads, and operators
• Build a high-performance, safety-focused culture with clear expectations and accountability
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and succession planning for extrusion personnel
• Conduct performance reviews and manage corrective actions when required
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, scrap reduction, throughput, and labor efficiency
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to improve equipment reliability and preventative maintenance effectiveness
• Manage extrusion-related budgets, including labor, materials, utilities, and consumables

• A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• Strong knowledge of thermoformable sheet extrusion processes, tooling, and downstream equipment
• Proven experience managing teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational improvements and cost reductions
• Experience and understanding of GMPs
• Familiarity with multi-layer co-extrusion and recycled content processing
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience supporting FDA, food-contact, or medical packaging environments
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Earned Time Off, Vacation, Paid Holidays
• 3% Employer Match 401K
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
• Collaborative and innovative team environment