Night-Shift Extrusion Supervisor - Lead & Improve

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Lump-sum sign-on bonus

Job summary

Plastic Executive Recruiters is seeking experienced Production Supervisors for extrusion operations in Dallas, TX and Wichita Falls, TX. This hands-on role leads daily manufacturing activities, ensures safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and reports to the manufacturing leadership.

You will supervise extrusion teams across shifts, monitor processes, drive Lean initiatives, and partner with maintenance and engineering to minimize downtime and maximize output.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in an extrusion manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of extrusion processes and downstream equipment.
• Proven leadership ability with a track record of improving team performance and production output.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and process issues in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily extrusion operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.
• Lead, coach, and develop production team members across shifts; conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Monitor extrusion processes (profiles, tubing, sheet, film, compounding, or pipe) and troubleshoot issues related to materials, tooling, or equipment.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment efficiency.
• Implement and support Lean manufacturing initiatives, including waste reduction and process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate production reporting, including scrap rates, efficiency metrics, and labor utilization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Plastic Executive Recruiters is seeking experienced Production Supervisors for extrusion operations in Dallas, TX and Wichita Falls, TX. This hands-on role leads daily manufacturing activities, ensures safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and reports to the manufacturing leadership.

You will supervise extrusion teams across shifts, monitor processes, drive Lean initiatives, and partner with maintenance and engineering to minimize downtime and maximize output.