Extrusion Team Lead

Extrusion Team Lead - Swing Shift

Pries is looking to add an Extrusion Team Lead to our 1st Shift Swing Production Team! If you're a motivated leader who enjoys coaching employees, driving production results, and creating a safe, productive work environment, we'd like to hear from you.

• 1st Shift: Swing 2-2-3, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Training schedule may vary based on production needs
• Starting pay: $23.00+ per hour
• $2.00/hour attendance bonus eligibility each pay period

The Extrusion Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily extrusion production activities, leading a team of operators, and ensuring production, quality, and safety goals are achieved. This role coordinates manpower, materials, and equipment to meet customer demands while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who leads by example, stays organized, makes sound decisions under pressure, and is committed to continuous improvement.

• Lead and supervise extrusion production employees to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Review and delegate press schedules to maintain continuous production flow
• Coordinate die changes, alloy changes, and production setups
• Ensure materials, tooling, and equipment are available for scheduled production runs
• Verify operators are following press recipes, procedures, and specifications within EPICS
• Monitor productivity, quality, and scrap rates while identifying opportunities for improvement
• Prepare and communicate daily production reports
• Support production by learning and assisting in all extrusion department positions as needed
• Cross-train team members to improve flexibility and department coverage
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Enforce company safety policies and take immediate corrective action when needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance

• Supervise a team of approximately 5 employees
• Train, coach, and develop team members
• Assign daily work and production priorities
• Monitor performance and provide constructive feedback
• Address employee concerns and resolve workplace issues
• Recognize strong performance and support corrective actions when necessary
• Foster a positive team culture focused on safety, quality, and productivity

To be successful in this role, candidates should possess:

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to:

• Lead an extrusion press crew
• Set up and operate extrusion department equipment
• Understand and follow press practices and production procedures
• Use precision measuring tools accurately
• Identify defects and determine material disposition according to company and customer requirements
• Perform basic maintenance on department equipment
• Train and mentor employees effectively

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Manufacturing, extrusion, or leadership experience is a plus
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Attendance Bonuses
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• $150 PPE Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Company Apparel
• Continued Education Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Join a company with over 50 years of manufacturing excellence and help lead a team that produces quality aluminum products used across North America.

Apply today and grow your career with Pries!