Production Supervisor

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Lump-sum sign-on bonus

Job summary

Plastic Executive Recruiters is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor with extrusion experience to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement across shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule.

You will coach teams, monitor processes, and partner with maintenance to minimize downtime. Requirements include 3+ years supervisory experience in extrusion, strong knowledge of extrusion processes, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Extrusion experience - Metals, polymers, wire, etc.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Process troubleshooting

Lean principles

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.