Extrusion Technical Lead

Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and mentor a team of operators, fostering a collaborative, safety focused, and performance driven environment.
• Ensure all team members are trained on the latest equipment, processes, and safety protocols.
• Acts as a point of contact for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues on the production floor.
• Oversee and improve the extrusion process to enhance product quality, minimize waste, and increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to implement new technologies or methods that drive innovation and efficiency.
• Assist maintenance Engineer with preventative maintenance activities.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure prompt resolution of breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Links/returns raw materials using MES/SAP to ensure accurate inventory levels.
• Operates and troubleshoots extrusion and auxiliary equipment.
• Leads and performs material changeovers, set-ups, and start-ups as directed by area management.
• Performs and documents in-process sampling.
• Completes all required documentation accurately per GDP requirements.
• Makes process setting adjustments to ensure that quality and productivity requirements are maintained.
• Verifies that extruded products are package and labelled correctly.
• Champion a safety culture by ensuring that all safety guidelines, policies, and protocols are followed.
• Any other responsibilities assigned by area management.

Qualifications/Education/Special Skills

• Physical ability to perform activity in the extrusion room
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership position within a manufacturing environment (Required)
• Experience leading troubleshooting efforts on extrusion or related equipment
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills