Supervisor

Extrusion Supervisor About Our Client Our client is a leader in custom engineered materials, supporting critical product components across a wide range of industries. Known for their deep material science expertise, reliable products, and strong customer partnerships, they operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, innovation, and operational excellence matter. This is an opportunity to join a company that values hands-on leadership, continuous improvement, and developing strong teams on the production floor. Position Overview The Extrusion Supervisor plays a key leadership role in overseeing Extrusion Coating, Liquid Coating, and Converting operations. This position is responsible for driving daily production performance, leading and developing operators, troubleshooting issues in real time, and ensuring safety, quality, and customer commitments are met. This is an ideal role for a floor-focused, problem-solving manufacturing leader who enjoys optimizing processes, improving throughput, and leading teams in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate daily production activities across extrusion, coating, and converting operations Analyze work orders and production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and efficient use of labor and equipment Plan material flow and machine layout to optimize productivity and minimize downtime Ensure adequate raw materials and supplies are available to support production schedules Interpret specifications, job orders, and process requirements and communicate them clearly to operators Monitor product quality and verify conformance to specifications through inspections and measurements Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, guiding operators on adjustments and corrective actions Adjust work procedures and staffing as needed to meet production goals Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, safety, cost, and cycle time reduction Recommend and support capital equipment investments and process technology improvements Maintain accurate production, labor, and performance records Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and leadership to meet customer deadlines Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork Perform additional duties as needed to support operational success Qualifications & Experience Associate’s degree in Manufacturing or a related field preferred 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment 5+ years of experience in plastics, extrusion, or related processes Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities in a production setting Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Comfortable working cross-functionally with operators, leadership, and vendors Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word Detail-oriented with strong follow-through Able to work independently while also being a strong team contributor Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence Why This Role Stands Out High-impact leadership role with direct influence on production, quality, and team performance Opportunity to drive meaningful improvements in processes and equipment Hands-on environment where decisions matter and leadership is visible Stable, growth-oriented manufacturing organization with a strong technical foundation Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $70,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Can you work 12-hour rotating shift? Experience: Supervising: 3 years (Required) Plastics extrusion: 5 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person