Senior 24/7 Extrusion Operations Leader

General Films Inc.; Covington (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

100% Short-Term Disability

And more!

Job summary

General Films in Covington, OH seeks an Extrusion Department Manager to lead a 24/7 blown film operation, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts. You will report to the President/CEO and drive improvements in throughput and cost control.

Ideal candidates bring a strong manufacturing background, hands-on leadership, and a track record of achieving performance targets in a high-demand environment.

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.
• Extensive manufacturing background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs, lean manufacturing practices, and quality systems is required.

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

Cross-functional leadership

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

Problem solving

Communication skills

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Blown film expertise substitution

Tools

Microsoft 365 Apps

ERP

MES systems

Job description

General Films in Covington, OH seeks an Extrusion Department Manager to lead a 24/7 blown film operation, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts. You will report to the President/CEO and drive improvements in throughput and cost control.

Ideal candidates bring a strong manufacturing background, hands-on leadership, and a track record of achieving performance targets in a high-demand environment.