Extrusion Manager

Jobot; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Full Benefits Package

Bonus Potential

401(k)

Generous PTO

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an Extrusion Manager in Pleasant Prairie, WI, to oversee blown-film extrusion operations. This hands-on role demands strong technical knowledge and leadership experience in high-output environments. Key responsibilities include managing production, ensuring quality and safety, and driving continuous improvement. This position offers a competitive salary between $100,000 and $120,000, along with comprehensive benefits including a bonus potential and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing leadership with strong technical knowledge of blown-film extrusion processes.
• Proven experience leading production teams in a high-output environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily blown-film extrusion operations to meet production, quality, scrap, and uptime targets.
• Manage and coach extrusion operators across multiple shifts.
• Troubleshoot process issues such as gauge variation, gels, contamination, die buildup, and bubble instability.
• Ensure proper setup, startup, changeovers, and shutdowns of extrusion lines.
• Oversee Safety & Compliance, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, and Equipment Maintenance.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing leadership

Technical knowledge of blown-film extrusion processes

Experience leading production teams

Job description

Overview

Extrusion Manager | Pleasant Prairie (onsite)

The Extrusion Manager is responsible for leading all blown-film extrusion operations at a manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI. This role provides day-to-day leadership for production, equipment performance, quality, safety, and continuous improvement across the extrusion department.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with strong technical knowledge of blown-film extrusion processes and proven experience leading production teams in a high-output environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily blown-film extrusion operations to meet production, quality, scrap, and uptime targets
• Manage and coach extrusion operators across multiple shifts
• Troubleshoot process issues such as gauge variation, gels, contamination, die buildup, and bubble instability
• Ensure proper setup, startup, changeovers, and shutdowns of extrusion lines
• Oversee Safety & Compliance, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, and Equipment Maintenance as needed

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing leadership with strong technical knowledge of blown-film extrusion processes
• Proven experience leading production teams in a high-output environment

Why join us?

• Stable and growing company
• Competitive Salary
• Full Benefits Package
• Bonus Potential
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO

Job Details

The Extrusion Manager is responsible for leading all blown-film extrusion operations at a manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI. This role provides day-to-day leadership for production, equipment performance, quality, safety, and continuous improvement across the extrusion department.

Salary $100,000 - $120,000 per year

About Us

A leading manufacturing company committed to delivering high-quality products consistently. Our team values continuous improvement, operational excellence, and a culture of collaboration. If you are passionate about quality, process improvement, and employee engagement, we want to hear from you.

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