Plastics Operations Shift Leader

ProMach is seeking an experienced Plastics Operations Shift Leader for its Roberts PolyPro division to plan, create, direct, set up, and run sheet extrusion equipment and lead a team of operators to produce, inspect, and plastic fixtures to specifications. What’s in it for you? We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. You will receive a competitive salary, comprehensive medical/dental benefits, life insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan with company match, with no waiting period for benefits. Responsibilities Lead, direct, coordinate, and participate in all activities related to a production shift to maximize productivity, minimize cost, and maintain quality while observing all safety protocols and PPE requirements. Lead a team of 4 to 9 Extrusion Techs and Plastics Operators. Foster a clean and safe work environment via problem‑solving, employee training, advanced planning, and assignment of duties. Ensure timely startups and shutdowns to maximize productivity and reduce unnecessary downtime; pack finished product into corrugate containers as required. Instruct and train team members together with the Process Technician to become qualified set‑up technicians following company SOPs. Change extrusion die on extrusion machine following SOPs, ensuring correct size die is used for the current product scheduled. Set up and operate extruder with appropriate settings for regrind, color, and virgin material, making necessary adjustments to produce quality components. Detect and diagnose surface defects of product, die lines, blemishes, color variations, etc. Set up punching and extrusion dies, troubleshoot, and perform basic machine maintenance. Monitor and inspect quality of finished goods, signing off on the first article at the beginning of the shift or at the beginning of a new run after a changeover. Shift Availability 2nd Shift Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Qualifications Associate’s degree in Engineering or related field of study or relevant industry experience. 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; 3+ years hands‑on experience using thermoplastic extrusion and converting equipment. Working knowledge of tools, instruments, standard test equipment, and plant processes. Ability to document all processes related to the molding of a part that is repeatable and understandable. Ability to sample new tools and communicate with Engineering, Tooling, and Quality teams to assure objectives are achieved. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels. Self‑starter with a strong sense of urgency, capable of working well under pressure. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) to move shipments to hand truck. ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ProMach uses E‑Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. ProMach is a drug‑free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr ProMach