Plant Manager - Extrusion

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastic Executive Recruiters seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead a plastic extrusion facility, specializing in profile extrusion such as decking, siding, pipe, fence and related products. You will oversee labor, materials, inventory, and productivity to build a high-energy team and drive results.

The role emphasizes managing supervisors, scheduling production, safety, continuous improvement, and budget reporting within a polymer extrusion environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience in lieu of a diploma considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in polymer profile extrusion manufacturing (decking, siding, pipe, window profiles, fence)
• Take-charge personality with strong problem-solving abilities and growth management
• Excellent communication skills to interact with R&D, Engineering, Maintenance, and Upper Management

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the extrusion plant, including hiring/managing supervisors, QC, maintenance, fabrication, assembly, shipping/receiving
• Schedule production for the entire plant and manage materials and inventory
• Ensure supervisors and line workers are trained
• Maintain a clean, safe plant environment (LOTO, housekeeping)
• Participate in and manage continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain and report on the plant budget

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Plant Manager to lead their plastic extrusion plant. You are a great fit if your background specializes in profile extrusion such as pipe, fence, siding, decking, or other custom profiles.

You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the plant, including labor, materials, inventory, and productivity. This is an exciting opportunity for a team-oriented manager who knows how to build a high-energy team and drive results.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the extrusion plant, including hiring and managing supervisors, QC, maintenance, fabrication, assembly, shipping/receiving, and other positions
• Efficiently schedule production for the entire plant and manage materials and inventory
• Ensure all supervisors and line workers are appropriately trained
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-maintained plant environment, including LOTO and housekeeping
• Participate in and manage continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain and report on your budget for the plant.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business preferred, but experience in lieu of a diploma will be considered
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a polymer profile extrusion manufacturing operation, such as decking, siding, pipe, window profiles, fence, or similar profiles
• A "take-charge" personality with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage growth and opportunity
• Excellent communication skills to interact with R&D, Engineering, Maintenance, and Upper Management regarding challenges or opportunities

Sponsorship is not available for this position.