Plant Manager - Extrusion

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastic Executive Recruiters seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead a plastic extrusion operation in Yakima, WA. You will oversee labor, materials, inventory, and productivity while building a high-energy team.

You will manage supervisors, schedule production, ensure training, maintain safety and housekeeping, lead continuous improvement, and own the plant budget. Bachelor's degree preferred with 5+ years in polymer profile extrusion management; strong leadership and communication skills are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business preferred; experience may substitute.
• Minimum of 5 years of management in polymer profile extrusion manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Safety focus: LOTO and housekeeping.

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.

Skills

Polymer extrusion

Leadership

Budget management

Training & development

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.