Blown Film Extrusion Operations Manager
Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will own the performance, people, and process of a 24/7 blown film extrusion department. Your mission: deliver safe, consistent, high-quality output while leading a high-volume operation end to end.
A day in the life
Start of shift: Walk the lines, verify safety conditions, review quality checks and overnight KPIs (output, scrap, changeovers). Meet with shift leads to align on priorities.
Midday: Coach teams through changeovers, troubleshoot process and equipment issues, optimize material usage (including off-set materials), and coordinate with corporate materials/supply management to ensure the right resins are on hand and processed correctly.
Afternoon/Evening: Conduct performance touchpoints, calibrate training needs, confirm production plans are on pace to meet targets, and analyze cost drivers to keep the department within budget.
What you'll own
- Department leadership for a 24/7, high-volume blown film extrusion operation with full accountability for safety, quality, output, people, and equipment.
- Safety and quality performance at or above company standards.
- Consistent achievement of production goals, including productivity, waste, and changeover targets.
- Daily leadership of shifts: coaching, oversight, troubleshooting, training, performance reviews, and actionable feedback to drive results in safety, waste, quality, and productivity.
- Materials stewardship: forecasting and controlling material usage, leveraging off-set materials, and balancing production output, labor cost, scrap rate, and changeover time.
- Cost control across the department’s operating budget.
- Responsibility for all extrusion employees and equipment in the facility.
- Strong, productive relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Partnership with corporate materials management and supply management to ensure proper material management and processing.
What you bring
- B.S. in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering (preferred).
- Hands-on experience with blown film extrusion.
- Uncompromising commitment to safety.
- Background leading fast-paced operations with multiple shifts and diverse manufacturing teams.
- Proven track record of meeting production goals.
- Strong technical aptitude with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience mentoring and developing shift leads and employees.
Preferred proficiencies