Extrusion Manager

Revolution Company; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolution Company in Kilgore, Texas seeks an experienced Extrusion Manager to lead the production team in our Kilgore facility. You will direct extrusion operations, optimize schedules, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of manufacturing management experience, knowledge of blown film extrusion, and a technical or higher degree. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical/associates or bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field.
• 3–5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment; extrusion experience preferred.
• Blown Film Extrusion knowledge/experience required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates production department activities and supervises staff.
• Analyzes production schedules to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules.
• Reviews production schedules to set priorities and plan department operations to meet deadlines.
• Oversees manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality meet specifications.
• Interacts with other departments to ensure deadlines are met and optimize workflows.
• Reviews production reports; resolves operational issues to minimize costs and delays.
• Inspects machines and equipment for safety and performance; enforces standards.
• Develops and revises operational practices; ensures compliance with policies.
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans and directs work; evaluates performance.

Skills

Leadership / Supervisory

Production Scheduling

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/Associate/Bachelor degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Adobe PDF

Job description

Revolution Company

Title: Extrusion Manager

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: EXTRU001223

Job Type: Full-Time

Kilgore, TX, 75662, United States

Description

Revolution is now hiring for an Extrusion Manager position in Kilgore, TX. Here is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for a challenging opportunity with a growing company.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES:

• Directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products in industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
• Analyzes production schedule to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules that meet both internal and external customer needs.
• Reviews production schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations and establishes priorities and sequences for manufacturing the products.
• Oversees and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance, safety and optimum utilization.
• Develops and/or revises operational practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Compiles stores and retrieves production data.
• Responsibilities include Employee Relations:
• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• Planning, assigning and directing work
• Appraising performance
• Rewarding and disciplining employees
• Problem/Conflict Resolution
• Directs, evaluates and coaches subordinate supervisor(s) and/or lead men who supervise subordinate employees within the department.
• Team Player and Team Builder – helps build comradery and team spirit.
• Ensures safety practices are being followed and oversees safety training within the department.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Prefer a Technical, Associates’ or Bachelors’ Degree in related field.
• 3-5 years’ management experience in a manufacturing environment (prefer extruding exp.)
• Blown Film Extrusion knowledge/experience is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPENTENCIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Communication skills are necessary to direct the activities of workers, communicate company policies, train employees and prepare written reports for management.
• Supervisory skills including hiring, training, evaluating, coaching, disciplining, and performance management of employees.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and Adobe PDF.

• Working knowledge of compensation practices, personnel practices, federal and state employment laws.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety & quality practices.
• Prefer experience with continuous improvement (Lean, OSHA 10 General Industry, Six Sigma, etc.)

• Integrity & Trust - widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual, helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
• Managing and Measuring Work – clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results.
• Interpersonal skills and motivating others – creates a climate in which people want to do their best; can motivate many kinds of direct reports; pushes tasks and decisions down; empowers others; invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility; makes each individual feel his/her work is important; is someone people like working for and with.
• Organizing - manages resources (people, material) effectively to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal.
• Planning – sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.
• Priority Setting – spends his/her time and the time of others on what’s important; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.
• Problem Solving - solves difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all sources for answers; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
• Process Management – good at figuring out the process necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can’t; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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