Extrusion Manager

The Extrusion Area Manager oversees all aspects of the extrusion process within the facility. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence, maintaining quality standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Lead and supervise a team of extrusion employees and equipment on a 24/5 schedule.
• Provide daily coaching, training, and performance feedback to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met.
• Manage production scheduling to ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Collaborate with various departments to address vendor issues and customer concerns while adhering to company standards, including investigation and corrective actions.
• Responsible for communication of all Employee Health & Safety and Production alerts.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Partner with Human Resources to address employee issues and attendance/reporting.
• Ensure adherence to company standards for safety, health, and quality.
• Monitor cleanliness and organization of extrusion department.
• High School Diploma
• 10+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
• Experience in rubber and/or thermoplastics extrusion a must
• ISO9001:2015 experience (5 years min.)
• Demonstrated success in people management
• Ability to effectively communicate

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Performance Elastomers – www.performanceelastomers.com

Located in Ravenna, Ohio, Performance Elastomers Corporation (PEC) was acquired by Pexco in 2021. PEC specializes in the manufacture of dense and sponge elastomer products, including both rubber-based and thermoplastic elastomers ("TPEs"), used in recreational vehicle, automotive aftermarket, marine and heavy equipment applications.

Established in 1992, PEC began with a single extruder in a 10,000 square foot building. Today, PEC operates 15 extruders in facilities spanning over 100,000 square feet, providing a wide array of secondary and fabrication services as well as in-house tool and die capabilities.

Pexco (Parent Company) – www.pexco.com

Pexco is a leading component supplier across a variety of industrial end markets and applications with production facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada. The Company is primarily engaged in designing and manufacturing not only extruded plastic (commodity to high-performance) tubes and profiles through an expansive twelve-site footprint but also specializes in the injection molding of high-performance polymer parts. In addition, Pexco offers a wide range of differentiated, value-added services, including design, prototyping, die building, sub-assembly, fabrication and supply chain management. Moreover, Pexco has developed deep expertise in processing PTFE rod, tube, sheet, tape, and pipe, as well as in rubber extrusion serving the RV and other industries.

Pexco’s innovative products are utilized in fluid handling, electrical insulation, traffic safety, infrastructure, and lighting applications across aerospace & defense, medical, electronics & semiconductors, mobility, environmental testing, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and other high-growth end-markets. The Company sells directly to more than 2,000 customers, including OEMs and end-users, as well as through distribution in certain markets.

Pexco has built an industry-leading reputation through its focus on short-run products with rapid turnarounds, tight tolerances, material science expertise, and a high degree of operational complexity. The company has a proven track record of growing its core segments and entering attractive new verticals over time to gain an increased share of a $10 billion total addressable market.

Pexco’s strategy is to consistently deliver compelling customer value within both our core and strategic market segments. Continuous improvement and ease of doing business (internal and external), remain a consistent operating theme for Pexco.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Pexco is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

You should be proficient in:

• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Plastic Extrusion Experience
• High School / GED
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Leadership / People Management