Job TitleWe are actively seeking a result-oriented professional with strong leadership and excellent interpersonal skills. This position will be responsible for influencing and developing the extrusion / die team.ResponsibilitiesPlan and effectively organize workflow and quality changes whilst maintaining the highest level of productivity and quality in the Extrusion Department.Maintains a high-level professional relationship with product chain management peers.Liaises with the quality control department and ensures conformance to the entrenched quality standards; Identify training requirements of subordinates and liaise with training department to implement and training plans.Maintain and improve SOP's, principles and recording practices.Performs constant refresher-training of staff on all standards and systems.Liaises with the maintenance manager and compiles a preventative maintenance plan for the extrusion plant.Ensure that maintenance services and routines are provided.Compiles annual manufacturing expense budget and effectively controls expenses within the budget.Provides accurate production information with real time efficiency reporting and manages the Live Monitoring System to its full effectiveness.Analyses and reports on: Daily, weekly, and monthly production outputs and waste level achieved against plan or benchmark standards. Sets clear action plans to rectify wanton areas of production.Responsible for accuracy of time and attendance controls.Enforce superior quality management and control.Directs research and development programs.
Consolidates results/information into a meaningful concise report format with clear comparisons between previous and or benchmark standards.Maintains incentivized performance and waste control systems and improves strategies and expands these to include all functions in extrusion.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in engineering (preferred) or in a relevant technical degree.Must have a minimum of three (3) years of proven experience.Qualification in Operations or Production Management will be advantageous.Experience with 5's, Kaizen/lean manufacturing principles.Computer software skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook.Skills & AbilitiesStrong level of accuracy, attention to detail and analytical.Ability to take responsibility and accountability.Ability to work autonomously and as part of a broader team.Ability to manage stress in a high pressurized production environment.Ability to solve complex problems.CompensationCompletive SalaryPaid Time Off401k with Company MatchMedical, Dental and VisionJob InfoJob Identification 1386Job Category Manufacturing OperationsPosting Date 06/08/2026, 09:22 PMApply Before 08/31/2026, 04:00 AMDegree Level Bachelor's DegreeLocations Niles MI - Bonnell Aluminum