Prep- Preheat Supervisor; CRE

Prep
- Preheat Supervisor (CRE)

Location: Cressona, PA, US, 17929

Career area: Production

Department: B Shift

Job Type: Permanent

Apply by: June 30 , 2026

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with a focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Lead team members in a flow path to safely produce quality product at the lowest cost by problem‑solving to eliminate waste and continue growth. This position reports to the Extrusion Prep/Pre‑Heat Manager.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3 Years or more in a Manufacturing Environment required.

• Shop Floor experience in the Prep Department preferred.
• Leadership experience and training preferred.
• Candidate must possess strong communication, problem solving, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge and/or understanding of the overall Prep/Preheat process.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Oracle.

• Provides a physically and emotionally safe working environment promoting mutual trust and respect.
• Investigates safety incidents and works on preventive safety techniques with teams.
• Provides first response (first on help chain) to team members when customer demand is jeopardized, or area is shutting down due to safety and/or quality problems.
• Sponsors and facilitates rapid problem‑solving process across areas. Works to remove waste across areas.
• Maintains personal touch with each team member during the course of the shift.
• Develop Work Instructions and/or Standardized Work with team members and sponsors use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety and quality practices, Standardized Work across areas.
• Coaches and educates crew/team in Safety, Quality, Genesis concepts/principles, work practices, problem solving methods, and people issues.

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.