{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4fcdbb55d64915ca7def1925","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4fcdbb55d64915ca7def1925","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4fcdbb55d64915ca7def1925","title":"Extrusion Superintendent","description":"Job Summary:\nThe Aluminum Extrusion Superintendent is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and performance of the extrusion operation and all supporting departments within the facility. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and has oversight of Extrusion, Maintenance, Die Shop, Packing, and Paint Line operations. The Superintendent is responsible for ensuring all departments operate safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company expectations for safety, quality, delivery, cost, housekeeping, employee development, and continuous improvement. This role provides leadership to department supervisors and managers while driving accountability, operational excellence, and measurable continuous improvement across the plant.\nEssential Responsibilities and Duties:\nReport directly to the Plant Manager and provide leadership across all assigned departments.\nOversee the daily operations of Extrusion, Maintenance, Die Shop, Packing, and Paint Line.\nEnsure safety is the number one priority in all departments.\nLead and enforce compliance with all company policies, safety procedures, work instructions, and department expectations.\nDrive plant performance in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and housekeeping.\nHold department leaders, supervisors, and team members accountable for performance, communication, follow-through, and compliance with expectations.\nCoordinate all departments to ensure smooth production flow from extrusion through finishing, packing, and shipment.\nWork closely with the Plant Manager to establish priorities, address operational concerns, and support company objectives.\nEnsure production schedules are executed efficiently, and customer requirements are met.\nPartner with department leadership to address equipment performance, downtime, preventative maintenance, tooling readiness, staffing needs, and production issues.\nOversee quality expectations throughout all areas to ensure product meets company and customer requirements.\nSupport and lead continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, machine uptime, labor efficiency, scrap reduction, recovery, standard work, housekeeping, and overall process flow.\nMonitor department performance metrics and take corrective action when goals are not met.\nEnsure strong communication is maintained between all departments, all shifts, and plant leadership.\nConduct regular audits and floor presence to verify safe work practices, housekeeping standards, employee performance, and operational discipline.\nLead employee development through coaching, accountability, training, and performance management.\nSupport investigations, corrective actions, disciplinary action, and follow-up related to safety, quality, attendance, performance, and operational issues.\nPromote a culture of urgency, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.\nEnforce company rules, policies, and procedures in a firm, fair, and consistent manner.\nParticipate in leadership meetings, production reviews, planning discussions, and plant improvement initiatives.\nLeadership Expectations:\nLead all departments with a strong focus on safety, accountability, and results.\nSet clear expectations for managers, supervisors, and team leads, and ensure those expectations are consistently met.\nDrive communication and teamwork between departments to eliminate gaps and improve plant performance.\nMake decisions that support operational efficiency, employee accountability, and customer satisfaction.\nMaintain a visible leadership presence on the floor and address issues immediately.\nContinuous Improvement Expectations:\nIdentify recurring operational issues and lead structured improvement actions to eliminate root causes and prevent repeat problems.\nUse production data, downtime tracking, quality results, scrap/recovery performance, safety findings, and employee feedback to prioritize improvement opportunities.\nLead cross-functional improvement projects involving Extrusion, Maintenance, Die Shop, Packing, Paint Line, Quality, and other support departments as needed.\nDevelop and sustain standard work, audit processes, corrective actions, and follow-up systems to ensure improvements are maintained.\nPromote employee involvement in continuous improvement by encouraging problem identification, practical solutions, ownership, and follow-through at all levels.\nQualifications and Skills:\nMinimum of 5 to 10 years of aluminum extrusion or related manufacturing experience is preferred.\nMinimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.\nStrong working knowledge of extrusion operations, maintenance coordination, die shop functions, packing processes, and paint line operations.\nStrong leadership, communication, organization, and accountability skills.\nProven ability to manage multiple departments and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nStrong problem-solving, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.\nAbility to analyze production and operational performance and implement improvements.\nExperience with continuous improvement methods such as 5S, Lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, corrective action, standard work, and KPI tracking is preferred.\nSolid verbal and written communication skills.\nBasic math and computer skills.\nAbility to read and understand production, quality, and operational data.\nPhysical / Work Environment Requirements:\nMust be able to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to 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This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and has oversight of Extrusion, Maintenance, Die Shop, Packing, and Paint Line operations. The Superintendent is responsible for ensuring all departments operate safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company expectations for safety, quality, delivery, cost, housekeeping, employee development, and continuous improvement. This role provides leadership to department supervisors and managers while driving accountability, operational excellence, and measurable continuous improvement across the plant.\nEssential Responsibilities and Duties:\nReport directly to the Plant Manager and provide leadership across all assigned departments.\nOversee the daily operations of Extrusion, Maintenance, Die Shop, Packing, and Paint Line.\nEnsure safety is the number one priority in all departments.\nLead and enforce compliance with all company policies, safety procedures, work instructions, and department expectations.\nDrive plant performance in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and housekeeping.\nHold department leaders, supervisors, and team members accountable for performance, communication, follow-through, and compliance with expectations.\nCoordinate all departments to ensure smooth production flow from extrusion through finishing, packing, and shipment.\nWork closely with the Plant Manager 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development through coaching, accountability, training, and performance management.\nSupport investigations, corrective actions, disciplinary action, and follow-up related to safety, quality, attendance, performance, and operational issues.\nPromote a culture of urgency, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.\nEnforce company rules, policies, and procedures in a firm, fair, and consistent manner.\nParticipate in leadership meetings, production reviews, planning discussions, and plant improvement initiatives.\nLeadership Expectations:\nLead all departments with a strong focus on safety, accountability, and results.\nSet clear expectations for managers, supervisors, and team leads, and ensure those expectations are consistently met.\nDrive communication and teamwork between departments to eliminate gaps and improve plant performance.\nMake decisions that support operational efficiency, employee accountability, and customer satisfaction.\nMaintain a visible leadership presence on the floor and address issues immediately.\nContinuous Improvement Expectations:\nIdentify recurring operational issues and lead structured improvement actions to eliminate root causes and prevent repeat problems.\nUse production data, downtime tracking, quality results, scrap/recovery performance, safety findings, and employee feedback to prioritize improvement opportunities.\nLead cross-functional improvement projects involving Extrusion, Maintenance, Die Shop, Packing, Paint Line, Quality, and other support departments as needed.\nDevelop and sustain standard work, audit processes, corrective actions, and follow-up systems to ensure improvements are maintained.\nPromote employee involvement in continuous improvement by encouraging problem identification, practical solutions, ownership, and follow-through at all levels.\nQualifications and Skills:\nMinimum of 5 to 10 years of aluminum extrusion or related manufacturing experience is preferred.\nMinimum 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