Extrusion Manager Mosinee

Crystal Finishing Systems, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Apprenticeship programs

Job summary

Crystal Finishing Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Extrusion Department Manager to lead our extrusion operations and team.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, quality, efficiency, and accountability while building a strong team culture. The manager will oversee department staff and manufacturing operations, collaborating with other leaders to keep production running safely and effectively.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment or related field
• Ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, production, and quality processes
• Experience reading blueprints and drawings
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of finishing processes and painting aluminum preferred
• Experience using small hand tools beneficial

Responsibilities

• Lead department employees and oversee daily manufacturing operations.
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Monitor production, downtime, efficiency, and quality to meet goals.
• Coach, train, develop, and motivate employees with clear expectations.
• Manage scheduling, time records, overtime, and time-off requests.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Human Resources, Safety to resolve issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, customer-ready department and address housekeeping.
• Identify and pursue continuous improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing processes

Blueprint reading

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a management-related field

Job description

Extrusion Department Manager

Crystal Finishing Systems is looking for an experienced Extrusion Department Manager to lead our extrusion operations and team. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who understands manufacturing, knows how to drive performance, and can build a strong team culture around safety, quality, efficiency, and accountability.

The Extrusion Department Manager will oversee department employees and manufacturing operations while working closely with other leaders and departments to keep production running safely and effectively. The right candidate will be a confident leader who can coach employees, solve problems, manage competing priorities, and continuously look for ways to improve the operation.

What Youll Do

• Lead department employees and oversee daily manufacturing operations.
• Maintain a safe work environment by reinforcing safety procedures, training, PPE requirements, and accident prevention.
• Monitor production, downtime, efficiency, and quality to ensure department goals and customer expectations are met.
• Coach, train, develop, and motivate employees while providing clear expectations and accountability.
• Manage employee scheduling, time records, overtime, time‑off requests, performance feedback, and corrective action as needed.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Human Resources, Safety, and other departments to resolve production and employee‑related concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, customer‑ready department while proactively addressing housekeeping and equipment concerns.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities related to safety, quality, productivity, processes, and cost.

Qualifications

What Were Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and/or an Associate or Bachelors degree in a management‑related field.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, production, and quality processes.
• Experience reading blueprints and part drawings.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, make decisions independently, and perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of finishing processes and painting aluminum is preferred.
• Experience using small hand tools is beneficial.

What Success Looks Like

We’re looking for a leader who can balance people leadership with operational results . Youll build strong relationships with your team while setting clear expectations, holding employees accountable, solving problems, and continuously looking for ways to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in a manufacturing environment and may have exposure to substances associated with painting and waste treatment operations. Required PPE must be worn as applicable, and flexibility in hours may be necessary to support production needs.

What We Offer

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with options to fit your needs
• Prescription Drug Benefits and Pharmacy Benefit Management
• HSA, FSA and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs, including onsite Healthcare Clinics and Gyms
• Free Physical Therapy

Financial Protection & Your Future

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Life Insurance
• Additional Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance options
• Optional Accident, Indemnity and Critical Illness Insurance

Time Off & Extras

• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays per year
• On‑Site Cookouts and Celebrations

Grow With Us

• Tuition Assistance
• Apprenticeship Programs
• And more!

THE FINE PRINT

The position requires the ability to team‑lift, load and carry items weighing up to 150 pounds. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment physical and drug screen. Crystal Finishing Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Crystal Finishing Systems participates in E-Verify.