Extrusion Line Lead — 2nd Shift, Lead & Grow with Benefits

Polyzen, Inc.; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Breaks

Annual Bonus

401(K) with excellent company match

Health Insurance with multiple plans

Paid Short Term and Long Term Disablel

Job summary

Polyzen, Inc. in Apex, NC, is seeking an Extrusion Line Lead to ensure the extrusion line runs efficiently and safely. You will drive production, quality, and cost metrics while guiding a team and maintaining GMP/GDP compliance.

Ideal candidates have 7–8 years of manufacturing or cleanroom experience, strong problem-solving, blueprint reading, and extrusion equipment knowledge. This is an on-site, 2nd-shift role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Seven to eight years in manufacturing, machine operations, or cleanroom environments.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Experience troubleshooting extrusion equipment and performing setups.
• Strong communication and teamwork across cross-functional groups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related documentation.
• Valid state driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead machine setups, production runs, and development work to meet specs.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on extrusion equipment.
• Disassemble/assemble extruders for cleaning or tooling changes.
• Follow GMP and GDP standards and ensure quality docs are proper.
• Use travelers and docs to verify raw material accuracy before runs.
• Train junior operators and act as SME for extrusion.
• Supervise shift when management not present and assign duties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Math skills

Reading blueprints

Hand tools

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Job description

Polyzen, Inc. in Apex, NC, is seeking an Extrusion Line Lead to ensure the extrusion line runs efficiently and safely. You will drive production, quality, and cost metrics while guiding a team and maintaining GMP/GDP compliance.

Ideal candidates have 7–8 years of manufacturing or cleanroom experience, strong problem-solving, blueprint reading, and extrusion equipment knowledge. This is an on-site, 2nd-shift role with competitive benefits.