Position Summary
The Extrusion Manager is responsible for press production and operations at a manufacturing plant in the aluminum extrusion industry, overseeing day and night crews across all shifts. This role drives safety, quality, service, cost, and continuous improvement results on the shop floor while building and developing a strong press team.
Responsibilities
Production & Press Operations
- Own press production and operation across day and night crews on all shifts
- Prioritize shift assignments, staffing, and coverage to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals
- Focus crews on fundamental quality checks, thermal management, dimensional integrity, and correct data entry
- Train all positions on the press and support training across multiple shifts
Performance & KPIs
- Own press KPIs and drive them to target through process accountability and team improvements
- Report data daily so teams know where they stand against targets
- Develop clear action items for all off target KPIs
- Hold monthly reviews with all four press shifts covering prior month performance and plant growth
- Communicate daily with management
Equipment, Dies & Maintenance
- Document and track die issues, working with the die shop through resolution
- Document and track mechanical equipment issues, working with maintenance through resolution
- Partner with maintenance to build a comprehensive PM plan
- Support long term equipment improvement projects with maintenance and engineering
Team Leadership & Development
- Interview, hire, and build the press team
- Coach and mentor Line Leads, identify potential leaders, and create plans for their growth
- Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis
- Maintain a training matrix tracking employee progression and create or validate training curriculum
- Monitor team turnover, identify contributing factors, and implement improvements
Administration & Compliance
- Maintain accurate employee documentation and submit to HR for compliance
- Review timecards and PTO, correcting as needed to ensure payroll accuracy
Qualifications
Required
- 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- 2 or more years of supervisory experience or equivalent completed leadership training
- Strong computer skills
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Flexibility to work and train on multiple shifts, including up to 12 hour shifts primarily standing
Preferred
- Aluminum extrusion experience
Physical Requirements
- Work on the production floor with exposure to dust, fumes, odors, loud noise, and varying temperatures
- Stand for extended periods with frequent stooping, bending, and reaching overhead
- Perform repetitive physical tasks requiring manual dexterity
- Lift and move parts and equipment up to 100 pounds in a team lift
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