Head of Extrusion Ops & Continuous Improvement

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Welcome (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America. The Operations Manager leads all technical aspects of extrusion operations, partnering with maintenance, engineering and quality teams to drive continuous improvement and safe, high-performing manufacturing.

Responsibilities include optimizing extrusion processes, establishing standard parameters, analyzing production data, supporting startups and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of extrusion manufacturing experience (plastics, vinyl, or similar).
• Strong understanding of extrusion processes, materials, and tooling.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and drive measurable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead extrusion process optimization across all lines.
• Establish and maintain standard process parameters for quality.
• Analyze production data to drive efficiency and throughput.
• Provide hands-on technical support during startups and changes.
• Lead Maintenance Team to improve equipment reliability.
• Lead Lean/continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap and costs.
• Ensure processes meet internal quality standards and customer specs.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support capital projects and line installations.
• Train and develop technical staff and operators.

Skills

Extrusion manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Process improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America. The Operations Manager leads all technical aspects of extrusion operations, partnering with maintenance, engineering and quality teams to drive continuous improvement and safe, high-performing manufacturing.

Responsibilities include optimizing extrusion processes, establishing standard parameters, analyzing production data, supporting startups and