Sheet Extrusion Operations Leader

Transcendia; Richmond, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia in Richmond, IN is seeking a Sheet Extrusion Production Manager to lead our Richmond facility's sheet extrusion operations. This role enforces safety, quality, maintenance policies and champions continuous improvement and operational discipline.

You will supervise department supervisors and floor personnel, driving accountability and OEE optimization. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field and at least five years of production management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, business, or a related technical field.
• At least five years of production management experience.
• Experience in plastic extrusion, laminating, coating, injection molding, blown or cast films is a plus.
• Must have organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Strong computer skills in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, etc.) and Word

Responsibilities

• Safety & Policy Leadership: Develop, administer, and enforce rigorous policies and procedures for the sheet extrusion department, prioritizing safe operating practices and optimized process conditions.
• Performance Management: Manage the performance of production crews by tracking and reviewing critical metrics—including waste, run rates, downtime, OEE, and efficiency—and guiding corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Technical & Process Direction: Provide hands-on technical guidance and direction to supervisors & operators to enhance operator efficiency. Act as the primary liaison with equipment manufacturers, material vendors, and internal R&D teams.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner closely with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to streamline workflows, prioritize work orders, and execute structured root‑cause analysis (5-Why, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness).
• Operational Excellence: Drive 5S, world-class housekeeping, and quality assurance across the department. Respond to after-hour calls as required by the escalation policy.
• Data Integrity: Maintain accurate production records for all work orders and ensure daily, disciplined utilization of tracker data and ERP systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives to drive down scrap rates, optimize labor efficiency, and boost throughput.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Excel

Word

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, business, or related technical field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Transcendia in Richmond, IN is seeking a Sheet Extrusion Production Manager to lead our Richmond facility's sheet extrusion operations. This role enforces safety, quality, maintenance policies and champions continuous improvement and operational discipline.

You will supervise department supervisors and floor personnel, driving accountability and OEE optimization. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field and at least five years of production management