Extrusion Department Manager

Printpack Inc; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Matching gift programme

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Service awards

Job summary

Printpack Inc. seeks an experienced Extrusion Department Manager to lead daily extrusion operations at the Williamsburg, VA facility. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while steering lean initiatives and engaging a high-performing team.

The role reports to the Plant Manager and focuses on setting long-term goals, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring consistent, efficient production in a dynamic packaging environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of operational/manufacturing experience.
• One year of managerial/supervisory experience.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Experience setting strategic goals and executing to that strategy.
• Experience developing the skills and abilities of others.
• Experience managing a group to a financial budget.
• Experience leading problem-solving activities.
• Experience making difficult "quality" decisions.
• Experience working directly with external customers.
• Strong skills in motivation, direction, judgment, execution, teamwork, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations for the extrusion department to maximize equipment and associate utilization.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to improve safety, waste reduction, quality, and productivity.
• Lead a culture of high associate engagement where employees are valued and empowered.
• Partner with the Plant Manager to set long-term strategic goals aligned with business objectives.
• Provide leadership to Leads and associates and ensure policy compliance.
• Provide feedback for professional and personal development of direct reports.
• Address performance issues promptly and collaborate with internal departments to satisfy customers.
• Foster interdepartmental teamwork to achieve external customer satisfaction.
• Model Printpack core values and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Motivating Others

Providing Direction

Judgment

Execution

Teamwork

Job description

Printpack, a leading name in plastic packaging manufacturing, is looking for a dynamic and experienced Extrusion Department Manager to take the helm of our extrusion operations at our Williamsburg, Virginia facility.

Why This Role? This isn't just a management position - it's an opportunity to shape the future of a critical production department. You'll have the autonomy to lead, the resources to innovate, and the support of a company that values continuous improvement at every level.

What You'll Do:

• Own the Operation - Lead daily production operations for the entire extrusion department, ensuring excellence in output and efficiency.
• Champion Continuous Improvement - Drive meaningful progress in safety, waste reduction, quality, and productivity through lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Inspire Your Team - Foster a culture of high associate engagement where people feel valued, empowered, and motivated to bring their best every day.
• Think Big Picture - Partner with the Plant Manager to set long-term strategic goals that align with broader business objectives.

Printpack is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of an Extrusion Department Manager in a plastic packaging manufacturing facility. This position is located in the Williamsburg, VA plant and will report to the Plant Manager. This position is responsible for managing the daily production operations of the extrusion department and for driving continuous improvement in the areas of safety, waste, quality, and productivity through the ongoing implementation of the division’s lean manufacturing initiative. A key responsibility is the overall leadership of the department to further an environment conducive to high levels of associate engagement. This position will also be responsible for helping set long-term goals for the department in order to meet business goals.

Minimum Requirements & Preferred Qualifications:

• Requirements: A minimum of 5 years of operational/manufacturing experience.
• One year of managerial/supervisory experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Experience setting strategic goals and executing to that strategy.
• Experience developing the skills and abilities of others.
• Experience managing a group to a financial budget.
• Experience leading problem-solving activities.
• Experience making difficult "quality" decisions.
• Experience working directly with external customers.
• Strong skills are required in areas of: Motivating Others, Providing Direction, Judgment, Execution, Concern for Excellence, Strategic Perspective, Commercial Orientation, Customer Service Orientation, Decisiveness, Teamwork, Technical Skill and Competency, Initiative, Attracting and Developing Talent, Innovation, Integrity.

Key Responsibilities & Competencies:

• Manage the production and process functions by following established production schedules to maximize the utilization of equipment and associates within the facility.
• Improve upon existing procedures and standards, or initiate new ones, to maximize production and quality, and minimize waste, without jeopardizing safety.
• Ensure plant safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Provide leadership to Leads and associates.
• Ensure all company and local policies and practices are followed in a consistent, timely, and accurate manner.
• Provide appropriate feedback to facilitate the professional and personal development of all direct reports.
• Address performance issues in a timely manner.
• Support the teamwork of all internal departments working effectively together to achieve external customer satisfaction.
• Foster an environment of associate engagement where individual associates are valued and empowered to improve their work processes.
• Modeling the Printpack Core Values of Treating People Right, Caring about What We Do, Being Focused on How We Achieve Results, and Doing What We Say We Will Do.

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

To view your rights and government notices, please see the links below: Know Your Rights - Conozca sus Derechos - Your Rights Under USERRA (dol.gov) - FMLA - FMLA (Spanish) - Polygraph Protection - Right to Work - Right to Work (Spanish).

Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world and it embodies the employee-centered values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr. in 1956. Printpack's competition can buy the same equipment and materials, but the difference has always been the people who walk their plant floors and stroll through their hallways. There is no question that Printpack's associates are a major factor in why their customers have faithfully relied on the Printpack level of service for over 60 years.

Benefits:

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k)
• Matching gift programme
• Employee assistance programs
• Educational assistance
• Service awards

The Printpack Statement of Philosophy reflects on a commitment to their associates and a belief that they should "provide opportunities for personal fulfillment and growth commensurate with each individual's highest level of competence and degree of contribution."

As an equal opportunity employer, Printpack remains focused on creating an inclusive environment. One that embraces diversity as an enhancement to their work culture and a vital contributor to their success.

Printpack is "Converting Vision into Value" for their associates, their community, their customers, and hopefully... for you.