Plastics Extrusion Production Lead — Night Shift

ClearBridge Executive Search; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearBridge Executive Search seeks a Plastic Extrusion Production Supervisor to oversee daily plastic extrusion operations at our Edison, NJ facility. The role focuses on meeting production targets, maintaining line efficiency, and enforcing safety protocols.

You will lead extrusion technicians and operators, coordinate equipment maintenance, drive continuous improvements, and maintain detailed production records in line with company policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising extrusion operations or manufacturing lines.
• Ability to manage production schedules to meet volume targets.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and PPE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Shift Management: Supervise daily operations across all plastic extrusion lines and secondary processing equipment.
• Shift Transitions: Conduct 15-minute pre-shift and post-shift briefings to ensure seamless handoffs.
• Personnel Scheduling & Training: Direct hourly shift schedules, assign tasks, and train new extrusion operators and line handlers.
• Operational Reporting: Prepare and submit accurate shift reports detailing extrusion outputs, scrap rates, downtime, and line issues.
• Extrusion Process Quality: Enforce product specifications and process controls, including resin blend ratios, line speed, temperature profiles, and die changeovers.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Enforce all workplace safety rules and PPE compliance on the plant floor.
• Material & Scrap Management: Ensure proper handling, tagging, and accounting of resin, additives, and extrusion scrap for reprocessing.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process bottlenecks, reduce startup scrap, and implement lean initiatives to optimize line throughput and efficiency.

Job description

ClearBridge Executive Search seeks a Plastic Extrusion Production Supervisor to oversee daily plastic extrusion operations at our Edison, NJ facility. The role focuses on meeting production targets, maintaining line efficiency, and enforcing safety protocols.

You will lead extrusion technicians and operators, coordinate equipment maintenance, drive continuous improvements, and maintain detailed production records in line with company policies and safety standards.