Night Shift Plant Leader — Aluminum Extrusion & Ops

Airxcel-1; LaGrange Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Airxcel-1 is seeking an Aluminum Extrusion Superintendent to provide leadership across Extrusion, Maintenance, Die Shop, Packing, and Paint Line. The role ensures safety, quality, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

You will guide department managers, optimize production flow, and uphold company policies and performance goals. The ideal candidate has extensive extrusion/manufacturing leadership experience, strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of aluminum extrusion or related manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and accountability skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple departments and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement methods such as 5S, Lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, corrective action, standard work, and KPI tracking is preferred.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to read and understand production, quality, and operational data.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Plant Manager and provide leadership across all assigned departments.
• Oversee the daily operations of Extrusion, Maintenance, Die Shop, Packing, and Paint Line.
• Ensure safety is the number one priority in all departments.
• Lead and enforce compliance with all company policies, safety procedures, work instructions, and department expectations.
• Drive plant performance in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and housekeeping.
• Hold department leaders, supervisors, and team members accountable for performance, communication, follow-through, and compliance with expectations.
• Coordinate all departments to ensure smooth production flow from extrusion through finishing, packing, and shipment.
• Work closely with the Plant Manager to establish priorities, address operational concerns, and support company objectives.
• Ensure production schedules are executed efficiently, and customer requirements are met.
• Partner with department leadership to address equipment performance, downtime, preventative maintenance, tooling readiness, staffing needs, and production issues.
• Oversee quality expectations throughout all areas to ensure product meets company and customer requirements.
• Support and lead continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, machine uptime, labor efficiency, scrap reduction, recovery, standard work, housekeeping, and overall process flow.
• Monitor department performance metrics and take corrective action when goals are not met.
• Ensure strong communication is maintained between all departments, all shifts, and plant leadership.
• Conduct regular audits and floor presence to verify safe work practices, housekeeping standards, employee performance, and operational discipline.
• Lead employee development through coaching, accountability, training, and performance management.
• Support investigations, corrective actions, disciplinary action, and follow-up related to safety, quality, attendance, performance, and operational issues.
• Promote a culture of urgency, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
• Enforce company rules, policies, and procedures in a firm, fair, and consistent manner.
• Participate in leadership meetings, production reviews, planning discussions, and plant improvement initiatives.
• Lead all departments with a strong focus on safety, accountability, and results.
• Set clear expectations for managers, supervisors, and team leads, and ensure those expectations are consistently met.
• Drive communication and teamwork between departments to eliminate gaps and improve plant performance.
• Make decisions that support operational efficiency, employee accountability, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence on the floor and address issues immediately.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Extrusion

Maintenance coordination

Job description

Airxcel-1 is seeking an Aluminum Extrusion Superintendent to provide leadership across Extrusion, Maintenance, Die Shop, Packing, and Paint Line. The role ensures safety, quality, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

You will guide department managers, optimize production flow, and uphold company policies and performance goals. The ideal candidate has extensive extrusion/manufacturing leadership experience, strong analytical and communication