2nd Shift Extrusion Line Lead (Monday-Friday 3:00 pm-11:00 pm)

Solesis•Cary, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Extrusion Line Lead is responsible for ensuring that the extrusion line runs efficiently resulting in high-quality products. This role is a key contributor to the team's continuous improvement efforts in achieving monthly production metrics and in safety, quality, sustainability, and production costs.

Requirements

High school Diploma or equivalent required
Seven (7) to Eight (8) years of experience in manufacturing, machine operations, or a cleanroom environment
Ability to solve mathematical equations that include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of all units of measure
Effective communication and collaboration amongst co-workers and cross-functional teams.
Read, interpret, and utilize complex drawings, diagrams, and blueprints.
Proficiency in operating hand tools or power equipment.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

Lead and perform machine setups, production, and development runs to hit desired product specifications without direct oversight from supervision.
Troubleshoot and complete general maintenance of extrusion equipment.
Ability to assemble and disassemble extruders for cleaning, and/or job changes that require different tooling with a new setup
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) when completing daily tasks.
Use production travelers and other documentation to identify and confirm raw material accuracy prior to starting manufacturing runs.
Mix, blend, dry, and transfer raw materials per product specifications.
Comply and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure all quality documentation is completed correctly.
Perform inspection of final products to ensure that senior extrusion operators are completing operational reviews in a timely manner.
Train junior-level extrusion operators and act as the subject matter expert (SME) for all things extrusion.
Act in a supervisory manner when Extrusion management is not present by leading shift meetings, executing the daily production schedule and assigning job duties to extrusion team.