Extrusion Operations Leader — Drive Innovation & Efficiency

Printpack Inc; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Matching gift programme

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Service awards

Job summary

Printpack Inc. seeks an experienced Extrusion Department Manager to lead daily extrusion operations at the Williamsburg, VA facility. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while steering lean initiatives and engaging a high-performing team.

The role reports to the Plant Manager and focuses on setting long-term goals, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring consistent, efficient production in a dynamic packaging environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of operational/manufacturing experience.
• One year of managerial/supervisory experience.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Experience setting strategic goals and executing to that strategy.
• Experience developing the skills and abilities of others.
• Experience managing a group to a financial budget.
• Experience leading problem-solving activities.
• Experience making difficult "quality" decisions.
• Experience working directly with external customers.
• Strong skills in motivation, direction, judgment, execution, teamwork, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations for the extrusion department to maximize equipment and associate utilization.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to improve safety, waste reduction, quality, and productivity.
• Lead a culture of high associate engagement where employees are valued and empowered.
• Partner with the Plant Manager to set long-term strategic goals aligned with business objectives.
• Provide leadership to Leads and associates and ensure policy compliance.
• Provide feedback for professional and personal development of direct reports.
• Address performance issues promptly and collaborate with internal departments to satisfy customers.
• Foster interdepartmental teamwork to achieve external customer satisfaction.
• Model Printpack core values and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Motivating Others

Providing Direction

Judgment

Execution

Teamwork

Job description

Printpack Inc. seeks an experienced Extrusion Department Manager to lead daily extrusion operations at the Williamsburg, VA facility. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while steering lean initiatives and engaging a high-performing team.

The role reports to the Plant Manager and focuses on setting long-term goals, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring consistent, efficient production in a dynamic packaging environment.