Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Plant Manager will oversee all daily operations of the aluminum extrusion facility, ensuring production efficiency, quality standards, employee safety, and cost-effectiveness. This leader will manage production, maintenance, quality, and logistics teams while driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the daily operations of the aluminum extrusion plant, including billet preparation, extrusion presses, fabrication, finishing, and shipping.
• Ensure all production schedules are met while maintaining product quality and delivery commitments.
• Optimize equipment utilization, reduce downtime, and drive throughput improvements.
• Leadership & Team Development:
• Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors, operators, and support staff to achieve performance goals.
• Foster a safety-first culture and promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Implement training programs for extrusion operations, die changes, and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Oversee implementation of safety programs, audits, and corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve quality systems to meet ISO and customer specifications.
• Continuous Improvement & Cost Control:
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Analyze production data to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Manage budgets, track KPIs, and report on plant performance metrics.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs for extrusion presses, handling systems, and ancillary equipment.
• Work with engineering to plan capital improvements and technology upgrades.
• Customer & Supply Chain Collaboration:
• Coordinate with sales, scheduling, and logistics to ensure customer orders are fulfilled on time.
• Manage raw material inventory (billets, dies, packaging) and supplier relationships.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

8+ years in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in aluminum extrusion operations (press operations, die management, or finishing).
• Strong knowledge of extrusion press operations, anodizing, powder coating, and fabrication preferred.
• Proven track record of leading production teams and achieving operational KPIs.
• Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

United Employment Group, Inc. is a search and placement firm specializing in Concrete Products and Construction, Metals, Refrigeration, Engineering/Surveying and Plastic Industries.

Company Description

United Employment Group, Inc. is a search and placement firm specializing in Concrete Products and Construction, Metals, Refrigeration, Engineering/Surveying and Plastic Industries.

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