Extrusion Lead (M/F/D)

DSJ Global; Freiburg im Breisgau; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DSJ Global is assisting a no-nonsense manufacturer of high-performance packaging and technical film products in Freiburg im Breisgau. They seek a hands-on Process Specialist with strong extrusion experience on continuous film or sheet lines, ideally from packaging or specialty materials environments.

The role focuses on solving complex process issues, optimizing parameters, and keeping close to the machinery.

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on extrusion, calendaring, or molding experience.
• Background in films, packaging, technical foils, or calendered products.
• Shopfloor-oriented mindset with practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret process data and analytics.

Aufgaben

• Take full responsibility for extrusion processes on continuous film or sheet lines.
• Analyse and optimise key process parameters (temperature, pressure, throughput, web tension, nip and roller settings).
• Work hands-on with mixing, compounding, and powder- or granulate-based raw materials.
• Support downstream processes such as calendering, coating, or lamination.
• Troubleshoot thickness deviations, surface defects, material inconsistencies, and unplanned downtime.
• Run trials for new materials, recipes, or process adjustments.
• Collaborate daily with operators and maintenance to stabilise and improve line performance.
• In a later phase: lead or contribute to improvement projects (Lean, OEE, automation, or process upgrades).

Kenntnisse

Extrusion

Calendaring

Molding processes

Process data analytics

Materials handling

German language

English language

Ausbildung

Techniker/Meister/Prozesstechniker

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is a growing, internationally active manufacturer of high-performance packaging and technical film products.

To strengthen the production team, they are looking for a hands-on Process Specialist with strong experience in extrusion and continuous film or sheet processes, ideally gained in packaging, medical, or specialty materials environments.

This role suits someone who enjoys being close to the machine, solving complex process issues, and understanding how materials behave under heat, pressure, and speed.

Our client is a growing, internationally active manufacturer of high-performance packaging and technical film products.

To strengthen the production team, they are looking for a hands-on Process Specialist with strong experience in extrusion and continuous film or sheet processes, ideally gained in packaging, medical, or specialty materials environments.

This role suits someone who enjoys being close to the machine, solving complex process issues, and understanding how materials behave under heat, pressure, and speed.

Your Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for extrusion processes on continuous film or sheet lines
• Analyse and optimise key process parameters (temperature profiles, pressure, throughput, web tension, nip and roller settings)
• Work hands-on with mixing, compounding, and powder- or granulate-based raw materials (e.g. dry blends, additives, compound formulations)
• Support downstream processes such as calendering, coating, or lamination, depending on product type
• Troubleshoot thickness deviations, surface defects, material inconsistencies, and unplanned downtime
• Run trials for new materials, recipes, or process adjustments
• Collaborate daily with operators and maintenance to stabilise and improve line performance
• In a later phase: lead or contribute to improvement projects (Lean, OEE, automation, or process upgrades)

Your Profile

• Strong hands-on experience in extrusion, calendaring, molding processes
• Background in films, packaging, technical foils, or calendered products
• Practical, shopfloor-oriented mindset (Techniker, Meister, Prozesstechniker, or equivalent)
• Ability to read, interpret, and work with process data and analytics
• Solid understanding of mixing, compounding, and material handling (powders, granulates, additives)
• Experience with continuous processes (web handling, tension control, roller systems)
• German for daily shopfloor interaction; English beneficial for global interfaces

• Experience with materials such as PVC, PET, TPU, blister films, or specialty polymers
• Exposure to calenders, laminators, coaters, or paper machines (strong transferable know-how)