OPERATIONS MANAGER / EXTRUSION MANAGER

Rush & Company; North Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rush & Company is seeking an Operations / Extrusion Manager for its North Carolina facility. You will lead manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and oversee budgeting and capex initiatives to support growth.

A background in extrusion and fiber processes is preferred. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to coordinate across Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to meet company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management or relevant experience (Chemical preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with multifilament yarn extrusion or related fiber extrusion production processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the manufacturing plant.
• Lead process and procedure implementation and training.
• Oversee daily operations to meet production schedules with quality, cost, and safety targets.
• Support annual budgets, forecasts, and performance targets.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Manage CAPEX for growth/expansion projects.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management

Job description

We are working with a highly specialized manufacturer of high-performance multifilament yarns (including extrusion, polymer compounding, sustainable materials and bioplastics) supplying clients in the biomedical, turf, automotive, fabric & clothing, furniture, and highly engineered end-uses. This is an international company with multiple facilities in the US producing a variety of products (not just textile related). The facility is a growing 24/7 operation that has made significant investments in expanding production with plans for additional investment to support the growth/demand.

The company is looking for an Operations / Extrusion Manager in their North Carolina facility. This position comes with a very competitive base salary and strong benefits including relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Operations Manager / Extrusion Manager

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing operations, including production, quality, safety, continuous improvement, polymer procurement. The Operations / Extrusion Manager provides strategic direction, drives operational excellence with process and procedure focus, and ensures efficient use of resources to meet company goals. This role requires strong leadership, business acumen, and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and best practices. A background in extrusion with a chemistry/chemical manufacturing background preferred. Experience in CAPEX, expansion, growth focus including equipment/machinery and new facility build is also a plus.

Essential Functions:

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction to the manufacturing plant
• Process and Procedure implementation, training, and management
• Lead daily operations, ensuring production schedules are met with optimal quality, cost, and safety
• Support development and management of annual budgets, forecasts, and performance targets
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste
• Drive CAPEX for growth/expansion projects – project management
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics; analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement
• Coordinate with other departments including Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and HR to align plant activities with company goals
• Drive initiatives related to cost control, capacity planning, inventory management, and workforce development

Competencies:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations including lean principles
• Proven track record of improving operational performance and leading successful teams
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or relevant experience – Chemical preferred
• Experience with multifilament yarn extrusion or other related fiber extrusion production processes preferred
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience in manufacturing – extrusion of fiber, yarn, multi and/or monofilament, etc. Compounding experience is a plus
• Lean manufacturing experience - certifications in Lean/Six Sigma (Green Belt, Black Belt) are a plus
• CAPEX experience supporting growth/expansion

All Candidates must be able to provide work related references.