Lead Plastic Extrusion Supervisor

IPS Corporation; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Corporation, Fontana, CA, is seeking a Plastic Extrusion Supervisor to oversee daily extrusion operations and drive product quality and on-time delivery. You will lead a 6–12 person team, optimize processes, enforce OSHA safety, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve issues while pursuing Lean improvements and ISO/QMS compliance.

Strong technical knowledge of extrusion, diagnostics, and strong leadership and communication are essential in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 5+ years in plastic extrusion with 2–3 years in supervision.
• Experience with single-screw and twin-screw extruders and downstream equipment.
• Knowledge of polymers including HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC, ABS, PC.
• Ability to troubleshoot extrusion defects and optimize processes.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, train, and mentor a team of extrusion operators, technicians, and material handlers (typically 6–12 direct reports).
• Oversee daily production schedules across multiple extrusion lines to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality products.
• Monitor and optimize extrusion processes, including melt temperature, screw speed, haul-off speed, cooling, and dimensional control.
• Troubleshoot common extrusion issues such as dimensional variations, surface defects, melt fracture, surging, and die swell.
• Manage setup, changeovers, and startup/shutdown procedures for extruders and downstream equipment.
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to resolve process and quality concerns.
• Enforce all safety policies and procedures (OSHA compliance, lockout/tagout, PPE, machine guarding) and lead safety meetings.
• Track and report KPIs: line efficiency, scrap rate, uptime, throughput, and OEE.
• Control raw material usage (resins, additives, colorants) and minimize waste.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Conduct employee performance reviews, coaching, disciplinary actions, and participate in hiring decisions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO/QMS standards, and all regulatory requirements.

Skills

Plastic extrusion

Supervisory leadership

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

IPS Corporation, Fontana, CA, is seeking a Plastic Extrusion Supervisor to oversee daily extrusion operations and drive product quality and on-time delivery. You will lead a 6–12 person team, optimize processes, enforce OSHA safety, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve issues while pursuing Lean improvements and ISO/QMS compliance.

Strong technical knowledge of extrusion, diagnostics, and strong leadership and communication are essential in a fast-paced