Lead Production Technician

Our client is seeking a Production Supervisor / Extrusion Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations and ensure production runs safely, efficiently, and meets quality standards.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone with experience in blown film extrusion, plastics manufacturing, or a similar production environment .

Lead Technicians, Lead Operators, Extrusion Leads, and experienced Extrusion Operators with strong blown film experience are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations, production lines, and hourly employees.
• Lead, train, coach, and schedule production staff.
• Monitor production output, quality, efficiency, and production targets.
• Ensure employees follow safety procedures, company policies, GMP standards, and PPE requirements.
• Investigate workplace accidents and assist with injury reporting and corrective actions.
• Work closely with Maintenance to troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs.
• Monitor extrusion equipment and production processes to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain production, quality, safety, and compliance records.
• Prepare production reports and communicate results to management.
• Coordinate with Transportation and other departments to support on-time product delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes, productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Ensure effective communication and smooth handoffs between shifts.
• Support troubleshooting and problem-solving on the production floor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in blown film extrusion or a similar plastics/manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of blown film extrusion processes, materials, and equipment.
• Hands-on experience with extrusion equipment such as blowers, dies, chillers, and related systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic equipment and production issues.
• Knowledge of quality control, SPC, GMP, and production data.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Candidates From These Backgrounds Are Encouraged to Apply

Production Supervisor, Production Lead, Extrusion Supervisor, Extrusion Lead, Lead Technician, Lead Operator, Shift Lead, Manufacturing Supervisor, Extrusion Technician, Blown Film Operator, and experienced Extrusion Operators.

Candidates who have strong hands-on blown film extrusion experience and have taken responsibility for people, production, equipment, quality, or shift operations may be considered even if their current title is not "Supervisor."