Extrusion Engineer & Production Manager

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Patrick Industries, a publicly traded company headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, invites you to join a team of dedicated Team Members who are passionate about delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. As a leading solutions provider serving a diverse range of markets across the United States, our commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability has positioned us as a high growth, diversified and empowered Team of more than 10,000!

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TACO Metals, empowered by Patrick Industries, is seeking an Extrusion Engineer & Production Manager. The Extrusion Engineer & Production Manager is responsible for supporting the technical, operational, and leadership functions of TACO Metals' Plastics Manufacturing Department. This role combines hands‑on extrusion engineering expertise with manufacturing operations leadership to ensure efficient production, high product quality, continuous improvement, and workforce development. Working closely with department leadership, the position supports extrusion process optimization, new product launches, production management, employee development, capital planning, and operational excellence while preparing for increased leadership responsibilities within the organization.

• Develop, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot plastic extrusion processes to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput
• Design, evaluate, and improve extrusion tooling, dies, and downstream equipment
• Establish and maintain process parameters, operational standards, and manufacturing documentation
• Evaluate raw materials, resins, and additives for performance, compatibility, and manufacturability
• Support new product development activities, prototype trials, and production launches
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts related to quality, process performance, and equipment reliability

• Support daily manufacturing operations across all shifts to meet customer requirements and production targets
• Assist with production scheduling and monitor manufacturing performance metrics
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve uptime, throughput, efficiency, and scrap reduction
• Maintain manufacturing standards including BOMs, work instructions, operating procedures, and process documentation
• Coordinate activities between Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Production, and Supply Chain teams
• Ensure operational objectives are achieved while maintaining safety and quality expectations

• Provide technical training, coaching, and mentorship to extrusion operators and production employees
• Support employee development, succession planning, and knowledge transfer initiatives
• Assist with workforce management activities and daily production team support
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork
• Develop leadership capabilities to support future departmental management responsibilities
• Promote employee engagement and effective communication throughout the manufacturing operation

• Partner with Maintenance to support preventive maintenance programs for extrusion equipment and related systems
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues and developing corrective actions
• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend improvements to increase reliability and productivity
• Support equipment upgrades, installations, and operational readiness activities
• Participate in capital planning and equipment replacement initiatives
• Ensure manufacturing equipment operates safely and efficiently

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, quality, cost performance, and operational efficiency
• Lead and participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Evaluate emerging extrusion technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods
• Support waste reduction, process improvement, and cost-control programs
• Monitor production metrics and recommend actions to…