Lead Extruder Operator: Line Leader in Manufacturing

Westlake Royal Building Products; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,328 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products in Columbus, OH is seeking an Extruder Operator Lead to coordinate daily assignments for a team of about 25 and oversee production on the assigned shift. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement on extrusion lines for siding products.

The position requires hands-on leadership, line setup/operation, and collaboration with quality and maintenance teams to meet customer expectations. Shift flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in extrusion manufacturing
• Good computer skills and knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality
• Lead supervisory experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment with a safety-first culture
• Provide technical leadership including line setup/operation
• Understand and follow production schedule
• Set-ups and teardowns of siding lines; install and change dies
• Coordinate line changeovers with teams and equipment
• Support Extrusion Operator and Maintenance Tech with changeovers
• Train new employees and lead Extruder Operator training
• Document quality checklists and production paperwork
• Visually inspect product quality and installation variance
• Promote 5S and continuous improvement

Skills

Extrusion production

Manufacturing operations

Leadership

Computer skills

Quality knowledge

Job description

Westlake Royal Building Products in Columbus, OH is seeking an Extruder Operator Lead to coordinate daily assignments for a team of about 25 and oversee production on the assigned shift. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement on extrusion lines for siding products.

The position requires hands-on leadership, line setup/operation, and collaboration with quality and maintenance teams to meet customer expectations. Shift flexibility is required.