Extrusion Lead Operator

Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Alfreton is seeking an experienced Extrusion Lead Operator to oversee production and mentor operators. The role requires skills in extrusion processes, safety awareness, and training. You will manage quality audits, conduct direct training, and ensure compliance on the production floor. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary of £41,809.80 per annum, with 4 on 4 off working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lead role within extrusion manufacturing.
• Ability to uphold safety and quality standards.
• Experience in training and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor operators in best practices and quality standards.
• Conduct audits to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.
• Operate extrusion lines when necessary.
• Manage effective inter-shift communication and handovers.

Skills

Experience of working with an extrusion process

Strong HSE awareness (ideally IOSH trained)

Manual Handling trained

Train the trainer trained

Education

NVQ or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Extrusion Lead Operator

Are you an experienced Extrusion Operator looking to step into a lead role within a well-established and growing business? If so — apply now!

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Extrusion Lead Operator to support and guide a team of operators, ensuring the safe and efficient manufacture of high-quality extruded pipe. You will train new and existing team members, uphold safety and quality standards, and contribute to continuous improvement across the shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Train and mentor operators in best practices and quality standards.
• Conduct audits to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.
• Support the Team Leader with housekeeping standards and break coverage.
• Operate extrusion lines when necessary.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and hygiene across the plant.
• Assist with risk assessments and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure operator safety checks are completed and documented.
• Manage effective inter-shift communication and handovers.
• Coordinate shift tasks: schedules, deployment boards, paperwork, resin checks, and manpower control (oholidays/absence).
• Review operational performance, agree actions, and issue end-of-shift reports.
• Handle scrap events via the NCMR process.
• Oversee banding gun audits and repairs.
• Support site security and respond to alarms.
• Act as first-aid support on shift.
• Raise maintenance work orders as required.

Requirements

• Experience of working with an extrusion process.
• NVQ or equivalent qualifications an advantage.
• Strong HSE awareness (ideally IOSH trained).
• Manual Handling trained.
• Train the trainer trained.

Salary: £41,809.80 Per Annum including shift allowance.

Working Hours: 4 on 4 off Days and Nights.

This is a Full time, Permanent position.