Extrusion Department Manager

Our client is a privately-owned recycled plastics packaging company in growth mode! Join an industry leader in recycled packaging solutions.

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits
401k with company match
Vacation/Sick Time
Growth Opportunities

The EDM is responsible for the analysis of the extrusion results and for optimizing the process through the creation of metrics, specifications, operating conditions, standard work and training of his/her team to ensure a consistent manufacturing method and approach to the team’s daily activities.

The Extrusion Department Manager is responsible for clearly communicating the needs of extrusion to internal customers/suppliers to ensure operating expectations are aligned across the operations team. For example, communicating to the plant manager; team leaders; maintenance; logistics, bagging station team; supervisors, quality and technical teams.

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A Technical degree or 5-10 years of plastics extrusion experience preferred.
• 5 years of Manufacturing Experience. Preferred in Plastics Extrusion or Industry.
• Proven Troubleshooting Skills
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be experienced in safety procedures, quality procedures, good manufacturing procedures, and good maintenance procedures
• 2+ years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Have some mechanical and some electronic background (a plus)
• Understanding basic characteristic of different types of plastics
• Should have some basic knowledge and concept of the PLC and material handling processes