Extruder Operator Lead

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. Starting Pay: $33.15/hour SUMMARY Westlake Royal Building Products, a vinyl siding manufacturer in Columbus OH, has a full-time opening for an Extruder Operator Lead. This position is responsible for assisting with the coordination and direction of daily job assignments of approximately 25 people, and overseeing production during assigned their shift, focusing on assigned cell first. Must be available to work on any shift. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain a clean and safe work environment, instilling the idea that safety and housekeeping are hand-in-hand, creating and maintaining a positive safety-first culture Help foster a culture of ownership on the shop floor, creating opportunities for learning and understanding to all employees Provide technical leadership to personnel which includes line setup/operation Ability to understand and follow production schedule Responsible for set-ups and teardowns of siding and siding accessory lines. Includes installation of dies, changing of dies, and operating line per Standard Operating Procedures Check setup and quality of product being run on the extrusion lines Coordinate line changeovers to include teams and equipment staging Assist the Extrusion Operator, Maintenance Tech with all changeovers Partner with quality/innovations departments to ensure all quality standards; practices, testing and metrics are administered and adhered to as required by VSI and the customer’s expectations Operate extrusion line or other production processes when required Promote continuous improvement initiatives to include: 5S, scrap reduction initiatives, and quality/innovations Administer on the job training to new employees and provide continuous training as needed. Participate and act as a lead for the new Extruder Operator training Required to coordinate in other areas (lamination, blending or material control) as directed by Production Supervisor Document required quality checklist; operators, packers and service support; complete production paperwork, submitting it in a timely manner Visually inspects products for quality and installation variance and defects Representing the production department in all meetings Ensure 5S standards as outlined on boards and 5S shine checklists Complete other tasks as assigned ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 5 years’ experience related to manufacturing operations, specifically extrusion production Good work knowledge of the entire production process Good computer skills Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality Lead supervisory experience a plus PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following: Employees must be able to be on foot for 12 hours. This position will routinely require the employee to walk between 15,000 and 20,000 steps during a shift Employees must be able to, on occasion, lift upwards of 50lbs The employee is occasionally required to sit, stop, kneel or crawl The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and must be able to reach with hands and arms Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision (must be able to see and distinguish colors), peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus Employees must demonstrate a high level of mental acuity in dealing with issues that arise on the shop floor Employees must demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence WORK ENVIROMENT: This position works in a fast-paced manufacturing facility. Noise level commensurate with large machinery. Ear and eye protection must be worn at all times and steel toed shoes and long pants are required. Temperatures, although maintained, can be affected by outside weather conditions. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The pay range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits). Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday. Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit