Extrusion 2nd Shift Lead

The Extrusion Team Leader is responsible for leading a single shift manufacturing team, involving continuous coordination of production-related activities, workforce planning, labor relations, effective communication to meet production objectives and customer expectations with the highest standard of quality, efficiency, safety and housekeeping.

• Lead, Direct and Operate in day-to-day team operations ensuring effective communication within his/her Manager, team and from shift to shift.
• Adhere to all SPEED quality standards, production standards, safety and housekeeping policies.
• Support company Productivity, Safety, Cost and Continuous Improvement Programs.
• Comply with Company Attendance Policy.

• Participate in SPEED’s training program achieving set goals in a timely manner.
• Lead team to ensure proper production line operation based on setting sheets, work orders, control plans, process, safety, and quality training.
• Direct and coach operators on proper work instructions and quality standards.
• Ensure that all products being produced meet SPEED’s quality standards per control plans. This includes proper size, profile, color, etc.
• Ensure all materials are correct per the BOM for the specific product being run on each production line.
• Proper blending of any specialty line material per the BOM.
• Area housekeeping of entire assigned extrusion area. This includes cleaning of all process equipment, keeping floors swept and free of debris and water throughout shift daily.
• Ensure operators maintain an appropriate level of material/color on the hoppers.
• Ensure recording of all spools and scrap produced on each line are properly documented.
• Ensure effective training and cross-training of employees, in collaboration with the Trainer of the department.
• Promote and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Communicate with the Manager and incoming extrusion employees regarding specific instructions and production performance.
• Maintain all numeric/paper documents as directed by management.
• Submit all necessary Maintenance requests on the CMMS.
• Lead team meeting to report production KPIs periodically.
• Implement and administer company policies and procedures.

• Must have knowledge and critical skills of Extrusion Operator.
• Communicate with exiting and arriving extrusion employees about production needs, problems, malfunctions, and product changes.
• Analytical skills/problem solving.
• Mechanical knowledge of pulleys, gears and general machine function/operation.
• Must be in good physical condition and able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Capable of standing, walking, and squatting for long hours.
• Able to perform tasks quickly and carefully in a fast-paced, potentially stressful environment.

• This role may require flexibility in working hours, including weekend work and overtime as necessary.
• Compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, including hearing protection, wearing steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and other designated gear as needed.
• Work in a factory environment with potential exposure to warm conditions during the summer months.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.