Extrusion Operations Lead - Safety, Quality & Team Growth

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

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.