Plastics Extrusion Manager

Plastics Extrusion Manager — Liquid Leak Detection Systems Position Summary

The Plastics Extrusion Manager leads the manufacturing, process optimization, and quality control of polymer-based sensing cables and extruded components used in liquid leak detection systems. This role oversees extrusion operations for conductive and non‑conductive polymer materials, ensuring product performance, chemical resistance, and manufacturing efficiency.

The position supports production of leak detection sense cables, sensor housings, and protective jackets used in industrial monitoring systems designed to detect water, oil, acids, and other liquids in critical environments.

• Manage daily operations of plastics extrusion lines producing sensing cables and polymer components.
• Oversee extrusion of specialty materials including:
• conductive polymers
• polyethylene / PVC / fluoropolymers
• Monitor throughput, scrap rates, and OEE to meet production targets.
• Coordinate scheduling, staffing, and maintenance of extrusion equipment.

• Improve material consistency, dimensional stability, and surface quality.
• Support development of multi‑layer extrusion processes for:
• conductive sensing elements
• protective polymer coatings
• chemical‑resistant insulation

• Ensure extruded components meet strict detection and durability requirements.
• Implement quality standards related to:
• electrical conductivity characteristics
• chemical resistance
• mechanical strength and flexibility
• Support validation testing for sensing cable performance.
• Maintain ISO quality and safety compliance.

(Leak detection cables must reliably detect fluids and withstand harsh environments, requiring durable and chemically‑resistant polymer construction.)

• Partner with R&D on development of new sensing cable materials.
• Evaluate polymer formulations for:
• chemical compatibility (acids, hydrocarbons, water)
• durability and abrasion resistance
• signal transmission properties
• Work with suppliers on compound specifications.

(Leak detection systems use different cable types to detect water, hydrocarbons, and chemicals.)

• Lead extrusion technicians and production staff.
• Train teams on process control, safety, and quality procedures.
• Develop performance metrics and improvement plans.

• Work with engineering, electronics assembly, and test teams.
• Support integration of extruded components into monitoring systems and sensors.
• Assist in scaling new products from prototype to production.

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10+ years experience in plastics extrusion manufacturing.
• Experience with cable extrusion, tubing, or multi‑layer polymer processing preferred.
• Knowledge of conductive polymers, specialty resins, or chemical‑resistant materials.
• Strong understanding of SPC, Lean manufacturing, and process control.

• Industrial sensor or cable manufacturing.
• Chemical‑resistant materials or specialty compounds.
• Electrical or instrumentation manufacturing environment.
• Automated manufacturing systems and PLC‑controlled equipment.
• Industrial manufacturing facility.
• High‑precision extrusion and polymer processing operations.
• Regulated quality and safety environment.

Companies that make leak detection systems manufacture:

• polymer sensing cables that detect liquids
• chemical‑resistant cable jackets
• industrial sensor housings

These products use durable polymer cores and coatings designed to detect fluids and withstand harsh environments.

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