Extrusion Manager (Grand Rapids)

Job Title: Extrusion Manager

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Salary: $140,000–$150,000 + Bonus

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Extrusion Manager to lead a 24/7 plastics manufacturing operation. This role will oversee production, safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement while developing and supporting production supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead extrusion operations across a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Manage and develop production supervisors and employees.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, waste, downtime, and efficiency .
• Monitor production KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis, Lean/5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, R&D, vendors, and plant leadership.
• Maintain production records, work orders, and department budgets.
• Build employee engagement and a strong, accountable production culture.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of production leadership experience in plastics process manufacturing.
• Strong people-management and supervisor-development experience.
• Hands-on, floor-focused leadership style.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Blown-film extrusion preferred ; cast film, blow molding, or thermoforming experience considered.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, ISO 9001, or other quality tools preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word.

Why Join?

• $140K–$150K base + bonus
• High-impact leadership opportunity
• Experienced technical support team
• Potential career progression into Plant Management
• Relocation assistance may be considered