Extrusion Manager

Apex Extrusions; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Extrusions in Langley, Canada is seeking an Extrusion Manager to lead the daily aluminum extrusion operations, ensuring safe, efficient production that meets customer specs. You will manage a team of operators, maintain quality standards, and drive continuous improvement across processes and schedules.

The role involves coordinating with maintenance, optimizing production plans, and overseeing safety, budgeting, and training initiatives to sustain high performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading extrusion operations and managing a team.
• Strong understanding of extrusion processes and materials handling.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Experience in workforce planning, shift scheduling, and coordinating team duties.
• Analytical skills to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Ability to stay focused under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize daily extrusion activities to meet production goals.
• Maintain accurate inventory of raw materials and finished products.
• Coordinate with supply chain/warehouse to manage stock levels.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications for production guidance.
• Oversee quality inspections to ensure standards and regulatory compliance.
• Plan changes to machinery and processes to boost productivity and safety.
• Develop and manage maintenance schedules for equipment.
• Create production schedules and assign duties for daily operations.
• Evaluate operations to identify gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with maintenance to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Hire, train, and develop staff on equipment and safety procedures.
• Foster continuous improvement through coaching and process optimization.
• Support health and safety policies and compliance.
• Develop and manage the departmental budget.

Skills

Team leadership

Extrusion processes

Materials handling

Maintenance planning

Workforce planning

Analytical thinking

Job description

The Extrusion Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of the aluminum extrusion department, ensuring the efficient, safe, and high-quality production of aluminum profiles in accordance with customer specifications. This role involves managing a team of operators and maintaining safety and quality standards, optimizing production schedules, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and organize daily extrusion activities to meet production goals and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory of raw materials and finished products to prevent shortages or delays.
• Organize, monitor, and control stock levels, working closely with supply chain and warehouse teams.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to guide production processes.
• Direct and oversee quality control inspections to ensure all products meet quality standards andregulatory compliance.
• Plan and implement changes to machinery, equipment, production systems, and work methods toimprove productivity and safety.
• Develop and oversee equipment maintenance schedules and recommend repair or replacement of machinery when needed.
• Develop and manage production schedules and duty assignments to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Evaluate daily operations to identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to minimize downtime and improve machine reliability.
• Hire, supervise, and train—or oversee the training of—employees on new equipment, production techniques, and safety procedures.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, process optimization, andperformance management.
• Support and enforce health and safety policies, ensuring compliance with workplace safetyregulations.
• Develop, manage, and control the departmental budget, ensuring cost-effective operations and resource allocation.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent communication skills across multiple channels.
• In-depth understanding of extrusion processes and Strong knowledge of materials handling.
• Understanding of equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Competency in workforce planning, shift scheduling, and coordinating team duties.
• Analytical skills to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Ability to remain focused under high pressure situations.