Production Supervisor

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Lump-sum sign-on bonus

Job summary

Plastic Executive Recruiters is seeking experienced Production Supervisors with extrusion expertise to lead daily manufacturing operations in Dallas, TX or Wichita Falls, TX. The role focuses on safety, quality, and continuous improvement on a 2-2-3 night shift schedule.

You will coach and develop cross‑shift teams, monitor extrusion processes, reduce downtime, and drive Lean initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate reporting of scrap, efficiency, and labor metrics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in extrusion manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of extrusion processes and downstream equipment.
• Proven leadership with track record of improving team performance.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and process issues in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily extrusion operations to meet targets, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop production team members across shifts; conduct performance evaluations.
• Monitor extrusion processes and troubleshoot material, tooling, or equipment issues.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering to minimize downtime and improve equipment efficiency.
• Implement Lean manufacturing initiatives and drive waste reduction and process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain production reporting including scrap, efficiency, and labor utilization.

Skills

Extrusion experience

Supervisory leadership

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Job description

Locations:

Dallas, TX & Wichita Falls, Texas (Extrusion Experience Required)

We are seeking experienced Production Supervisors with a strong background in extrusion to lead daily manufacturing operations and drive performance on the production floor. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on)

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily extrusion operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.


• Lead, coach, and develop production team members across shifts; conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.


• Monitor extrusion processes (profiles, tubing, sheet, film, compounding, or pipe) and troubleshoot issues related to materials, tooling, or equipment.


• Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment efficiency.


• Implement and support Lean manufacturing initiatives, including waste reduction and process optimization.


• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.


• Maintain accurate production reporting, including scrap rates, efficiency metrics, and labor utilization.

Experience Requirements:

• Extrusion experience - Metals, polymers, wire, etc. Any type of extrusion manufacturing experience.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in an extrusion manufacturing environment.


• Strong knowledge of extrusion processes and downstream equipment.


• Proven leadership ability with a track record of improving team performance and production output.


• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.


• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and process issues in a manufacturing setting.


• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Relocation:

• Relocation assistance is available for qualified and willing candidates, typically offered as a lump-sum sign-on bonus.