Extrusion Supervisor - 3rd Shift

MI Metals, Inc.; Smyrna, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Safety shoe reimbursement

Safety glasses vouchers

Job summary

MI Metals, Inc. is seeking an Extrusion Supervisor for its Smyrna, Tennessee plant. You will oversee and optimize the aluminum extrusion process, lead a press-operator team, ensure safety, quality, and production targets, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate with maintenance, train new hires, and maintain accurate production documentation to support efficient operations and cost control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification or vocational training preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in similar industrial manufacturing with 2nd/3rd shift experience preferred.
• Experience with aluminum extrusion processes and quality control preferred.
• Supervisory experience in aluminum extrusion or similar industry preferred.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise extrusion press team; optimize setup and operation, monitor temperature, speed and pressures.
• Enforce safety protocols and maintain safe work environment.
• Monitor product quality via inspections and process controls.
• Optimize production to meet targets and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
• Train new staff and develop existing team members.
• Maintain production records and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Production data entry

Training & development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or vocational training

Job description

Description

About Us

MI Metals, Inc. is a leading aluminum extrusion company headquartered in Oldsmar, Florida, with four manufacturing plants located in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. As a business-to-business (B2B) company, we specialize in providing high-quality aluminum extrusion products to various industries. Our mission is to deliver quality extrusions and service that exceed customer expectations while staying true to our core values: Safety, Environment, Quality, Customer Service, Cost Management, and Team Integrity

Job Summary

As an Extrusion Supervisor at MI Metals, Inc., you will be crucial in overseeing and optimizing the extrusion process in our Smyrna, Tennessee plant. You will manage a team of press operators, ensure safety, quality, and production goals are met, and maintain efficient and smooth production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision: Lead and supervise a team of extrusion press employees, providing guidance, support, and coaching to ensure the team's success. Including the optimization of the extrusion press setup and operation and monitoring temperature, speed, and pressures during production. Responsible for ensuring the correct alloys are running for the correct processes.
• Safety: Enforce and promote a safety culture, ensuring all employees adhere to safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and maintain product quality standards through visual inspections, quality checks, and process control measures. Read and understand calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
• Production Efficiency: Optimize production processes to meet or exceed production targets, minimize downtime, and reduce waste.
• Maintenance Coordination: Collaborate with maintenance technicians to ensure equipment is maintained correctly and address any operational issues promptly.
• Training and Development: Train new employees, provide ongoing training to existing team members, and identify opportunities for skill development.
• Documentation: Maintain production records, reports, and documentation in compliance with company standards and procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains and implement relevant initiatives.
• Communication: Foster open communication channels with employees, other departments, and managers to address concerns, provide updates, and promote a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Technical certification or vocational training in a related field is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar industrial manufacturing, experience working 2nd and 3rd shifts is preferred
• Experience with aluminum extrusion processes, equipment, and quality control is preferred
• Previous supervisory experience in an aluminum extrusion or similar industry is preferred
• Knowledge of safety regulations and a commitment to promoting a safe work environment
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and leadership abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and production data entry
• Experience working 2nd or 3rd shift is preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical benefits with HSA
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and nine paid holidays
• Life insurance and disability insuranceReimbursement for safety shoes
• Vouchers for prescription safety glasses
• Job training for aluminum extrusion