Extrusion Team Lead

Pries Enterprises Inc; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Attendance Bonuses

$150 PPE Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Pries Enterprises Inc is seeking an Extrusion Team Lead on Swing Shift to oversee daily extrusion production activities and lead a team of operators. Responsibilities include ensuring production goals, quality standards, and safety protocols are met while fostering a productive work environment.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing and leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to quality. Join a company with a long history of excellence in aluminum manufacturing!

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Leadership or team lead experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead extrusion team to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Review production schedules and adjust as needed.
• Monitor and report on production metrics.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Extrusion Team Lead - Swing Shift

Pries is looking to add an Extrusion Team Lead to our 1st Shift Swing Production Team! If you're a motivated leader who enjoys coaching employees, driving production results, and creating a safe, productive work environment, we'd like to hear from you.

Schedule & Pay

• 1st Shift: Swing 2-2-3, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Training schedule may vary based on production needs
• Starting pay: $23.00+ per hour
• $2.00/hour attendance bonus eligibility each pay period

Position Summary

The Extrusion Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily extrusion production activities, leading a team of operators, and ensuring production, quality, and safety goals are achieved. This role coordinates manpower, materials, and equipment to meet customer demands while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who leads by example, stays organized, makes sound decisions under pressure, and is committed to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise extrusion production employees to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Review and delegate press schedules to maintain continuous production flow
• Coordinate die changes, alloy changes, and production setups
• Ensure materials, tooling, and equipment are available for scheduled production runs
• Verify operators are following press recipes, procedures, and specifications within EPICS
• Monitor productivity, quality, and scrap rates while identifying opportunities for improvement
• Prepare and communicate daily production reports
• Support production by learning and assisting in all extrusion department positions as needed
• Cross-train team members to improve flexibility and department coverage
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Enforce company safety policies and take immediate corrective action when needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of approximately 5 employees
• Train, coach, and develop team members
• Assign daily work and production priorities
• Monitor performance and provide constructive feedback
• Address employee concerns and resolve workplace issues
• Recognize strong performance and support corrective actions when necessary
• Foster a positive team culture focused on safety, quality, and productivity

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, candidates should possess:

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Technical Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to:

• Lead an extrusion press crew
• Set up and operate extrusion department equipment
• Understand and follow press practices and production procedures
• Use precision measuring tools accurately
• Identify defects and determine material disposition according to company and customer requirements
• Perform basic maintenance on department equipment
• Train and mentor employees effectively

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Manufacturing, extrusion, or leadership experience is a plus
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Attendance Bonuses
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• $150 PPE Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Company Apparel
• Continued Education Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Join a company with over 50 years of manufacturing excellence and help lead a team that produces quality aluminum products used across North America.

Apply today and grow your career with Pries!