Plant Operations Lead – Aluminum Extrusion (3rd Shift)

Randstad USA; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Assistant Plant Manager to lead aluminum extrusion manufacturing. Direct daily plant operations, optimize press runs, and manage die setups while maximizing recovery rates and reducing scrap.

The role requires 5–7 years of production management experience, strong quality and cost-control skills, and proficiency with ERP systems (EPICS preferred). The position offers a third shift: 6 PM–2 AM, with a Bachelor’s degree and Tennessee location in Bristol.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of production management experience.
• Strong quality and cost control skills.
• Proficiency in manufacturing ERP systems (EPICS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate production and processing of aluminum extrusions for the organization.
• Ensure that supplies, materials, labor and equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.
• Focus on production recovery during extrusion process to minimize waste and modify work orders during production run.
• Review processing schedules and production orders to manage inventory, staffing, and procedures within budget/time constraints.
• Involvement in all production meetings as required.
• Assist scheduling all customer orders based on shipping schedule to meet demands.
• Utilize experience in setup, performance and maintenance of dies used in production.
• Review operations with staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Initiate and coordinate inventory and cost control programs.

Skills

Extrusion

yield optimization

production planning

Quality Control

cost management

manufacturing systems

software

EPICS

Education

Bachelors

Tools

EPICS

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Assistant Plant Manager to lead aluminum extrusion manufacturing. Direct daily plant operations, optimize press runs, and manage die setups while maximizing recovery rates and reducing scrap.

The role requires 5–7 years of production management experience, strong quality and cost-control skills, and proficiency with ERP systems (EPICS preferred). The position offers a third shift: 6 PM–2 AM, with a Bachelor’s degree and Tennessee location in Bristol.