Extrusion Operations Lead: Lean & Quality Excellence

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. in Cary, NC, seeks an Operations Manager to lead extrusion operations, drive performance, and align maintenance, engineering, and quality teams for safe, high‑performing manufacturing.

The role focuses on process optimization, standard parameter establishment, data-driven improvements, and hands‑on support during startups and disruptions, with a leadership mandate across maintenance and tech staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years of extrusion manufacturing experience (plastics, vinyl, or similar).
• Strong understanding of extrusion processes, materials, and tooling.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and drive measurable improvements.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with ERP/manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead extrusion process optimization, troubleshooting, and performance improvement across all lines
• Establish and maintain standard process parameters to ensure consistency and quality
• Analyze production data to identify trends and drive efficiency, yield, and throughput improvements
• Provide hands‑on technical support during startups, changeovers, and operational disruptions
• Leads the Maintenance Team to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Lead Lean/continuous improvement initiatives, including scrap and cost reduction efforts
• Ensure processes meet internal quality standards and customer specifications
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process‑related issues
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and new line installations
• Train, coach, and develop technical staff and operators to build capability across the team

Skills

Extrusion processes

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where welive, work and play.Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.

Job Description

The Operations Manager leads all technical aspects of extrusion operations, ensuring optimal process performance, product quality, and operational efficiency. This role partners closely with production and leads the maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement, reduce waste, and support safe, high-performing manufacturing operations.

• Lead extrusion process optimization, troubleshooting, and performance improvement across all lines
• Establish and maintain standard process parameters to ensure consistency and quality
• Analyze production data to identify trends and drive efficiency, yield, and throughput improvements
• Provide hands-on technical support during startups, changeovers, and operational disruptions
• Leads the Maintenance Team to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Lead Lean/continuous improvement initiatives, including scrap and cost reduction efforts
• Ensure processes meet internal quality standards and customer specifications
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process-related issues
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and new line installations
• Train, coach, and develop technical staff and operators to build capability across the team

First Shift - 6 AM - 2 PM

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of extrusion manufacturing experience (plastics, vinyl, or similar)
• Strong understanding of extrusion processes, materials, and tooling
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and drive measurable improvements

Preferred:

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Familiarity with ERP/manufacturing systems

Additional Information

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where welive, work and play.Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where welive, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here . You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here .If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action planfor protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [emailprotected] . If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [emailprotected] . This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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