Senior Extrusion Operations Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced SeniorExtrusion Operations Manager to lead end-to-end extrusion manufacturing operations within a modern industrial environment. This position is responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring world-class safety and quality standards, improving productivity, and developing high-performing production teams.The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in extrusion manufacturing with proven leadership in delivering operational performance, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.Key Responsibilities- Lead daily extrusion manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, cost, delivery, and safety objectives.- Manage extrusion press operations, production scheduling, manpower planning, and resource utilization.- Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), throughput, productivity, and plant efficiency.- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.- Monitor production KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.- Ensure compliance with quality systems, customer specifications, and manufacturing standards.- Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Tooling, Engineering, and Planning teams for seamless production execution.- Optimize material flow, scrap reduction, yield improvement, and process stability.- Lead root cause analysis and implement preventive actions for production and quality issues.- Ensure strict compliance with EHS policies and promote a strong safety culture across operations.- Develop supervisors and production teams through coaching, performance management, and capability building.- Support new product introductions, process validation, and production readiness.- Prepare operational reports, production forecasts, and performance reviews for leadership.

Keyskills :
aluminumquality engineeringlean manufacturingprocess optimizationplant operations5s systemkaizen leadership