Senior 24/7 Extrusion Operations Leader

General Films Inc.; Covington (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

General Films, located in Covington, Ohio, seeks an Extrusion Department Manager to lead a 24/7 blown film operation. The role requires a track record of managing manufacturing, improving productivity, and ensuring safety and quality.

You will mentor supervisors and drive continuous improvement across shifts and teams. The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing background, lean experience, and expertise in quality systems, with the ability to collaborate with senior leadership on strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 10 years of plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Substantial blown film expertise and experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong leadership of a 24/7 blown film extrusion operation, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production that consistently meets customer, operational, and financial objectives.
• Develop, coach, and mentor supervisors and manufacturing associates, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Drive productivity, quality, scrap reduction, cost-control, and process improvement initiatives to enhance performance, profitability, and competitiveness.
• Ensure production schedules and company targets are achieved while maintaining high standards for product quality, equipment reliability, and operator performance.
• Champion workplace safety and regulatory compliance, promoting a zero-incident culture and ensuring adherence to OSHA and company standards.
• Partner closely with senior leadership, Human Resources, and cross-functional teams to align manufacturing strategies, employee development, and business goals.
• Establish clear departmental objectives, communicate priorities and performance metrics, and provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, operational growth, and the continuous advancement of manufacturing capabilities.
• Provide hands‑on leadership and timely decision-making in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, including availability to support critical operational issues as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Substantial blown film expertise may substitute for a degree

Tools

Microsoft 365 Apps

ERP

MES systems

Job description

General Films, located in Covington, Ohio, seeks an Extrusion Department Manager to lead a 24/7 blown film operation. The role requires a track record of managing manufacturing, improving productivity, and ensuring safety and quality.

You will mentor supervisors and drive continuous improvement across shifts and teams. The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing background, lean experience, and expertise in quality systems, with the ability to collaborate with senior leadership on strategic