Extrusion Supervisor

Suzano Packaging; Pine Bluff (AR); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

HSA/HRA benefits

FSAs

Voluntary Benefits

Resumo da oferta

Suzano Packaging seeks an Extrusion Supervisor to lead frontline operators and technicians, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met. This hands-on role emphasizes coaching, problem-solving, and quick issue resolution to sustain smooth operations.

The ideal candidate will have a technical engineering background, 3–5 years in manufacturing (extrusion preferred), and strong leadership and communication skills to foster a collaborative, safety-focused work culture.

Qualificações

• Bachelor-level engineering degree or related field.
• 3–5 years manufacturing experience, extrusion preferred.
• Proven experience leading frontline teams in a production setting.
• Strong safety, quality, and production standards knowledge.
• Good communication and cross-department collaboration.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead extrusion operators and technicians with day-to-day guidance.
• Ensure safety, quality, environmental, and production procedures are followed.
• Monitor KPIs and schedules to maintain efficiency.
• Identify and resolve operational issues; escalate when needed.
• Contribute to root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist inventory management of LDPE and resins with the manager.
• Foster a positive, development-focused team environment.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams for reliability.
• Participate in continuous improvement and best practices.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Formação académica

Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial Engineering degree

Ferramentas

SAP

Microsoft Office

Production monitoring tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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About the Role:

The Extrusion Supervisor plays a key role in supporting the Extrusion department’s daily operations by leading a frontline team to meet safety, quality, production, and efficiency goals. This position focuses on hands-on supervision, coaching, and problem-solving to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to standards. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to grow into broader leadership responsibilities.

What You’re Going to Do:

• Lead and supervise the extrusion operators and technicians, providing day-to-day guidance and support.

• Ensure all safety, quality, environmental, and production procedures are strictly followed.

• Monitor production targets, KPIs, and schedules to maintain operational efficiency.

• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly, escalating to management when necessary.

• Assist in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.

• Support inventory management of LDPE and specialty resins in coordination with the manager.

• Foster a positive team environment that encourages professional development and engagement.

• Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to ensure equipment reliability and product standards.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices on the floor.

• Perform other tasks as assigned to support department goals.

What We Expect from You:

• Technical background, ideally with a degree or certification in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in extrusion or converting operations.

• Proven experience leading or supervising frontline teams in a production environment.

• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and production standards.

• Problem-solving skills and ability to act quickly in operational situations.

• Good communication skills for effective team leadership and cross-department collaboration.

• Basic knowledge of inventory and material handling preferred.

• Familiarity with SAP, Microsoft Office, or production monitoring tools is a plus.

• Commitment to continuous learning and operational excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

• A hands-on leader who motivates the team to deliver consistent results.

• An effective communicator who fosters collaboration and trust.

• A proactive problem solver focused on operational improvements.

• Someone passionate about safety and quality in manufacturing processes.

• A team player dedicated to developing people and driving a positive work culture.

• Professionals who share our values Suzano - People and Culture. Read more here: https://www.suzano.com.br/en/suzano/about-us/people-and-culture

We are pleased to offer an attractive compensation and benefits package for this role, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance : Multiple plan options with nationwide networks to support your physical health and preventive care.

• Life and AD&D Insurance : Company-paid basic coverage and optional plans to protect you and your loved ones.

• Disability Insurance : Short-term and long-term coverage to help protect your income in case of illness or injury.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): Tax-advantaged accounts with company contributions to help manage healthcare expenses.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Options for healthcare, limited-purpose, and dependent care expenses.

• Voluntary Benefits : Additional protection through accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.

Suzano is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Suzano provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Suzano complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All positions at Suzano are subject to random drug and alcohol screening, performed in conformance with applicable law and internal Policy.

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