Extrusion Production Supervisor

Surge Staffing•Forest Park, GA

About The Position

The Extrusion Production Supervisor oversees overnight production operations at a fast-paced manufacturing facility in Forest Park, Georgia. The role manages production workflow, supervises employees, maintains product quality, enforces safety standards, and ensures production targets are met efficiently. It is a hands-on leadership position requiring manufacturing leadership experience, mechanical aptitude, and a background in plastics or film extrusion. The supervisor troubleshoots production issues, develops team members, and supports continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of blown-film or cast-film extrusion processes and equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and quality control procedures.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs, and navigate the production floor.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50–100 lbs.
Ability to work in varying temperatures and manufacturing conditions.
Availability to work overnight shifts.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or related education in manufacturing or engineering.
Plastics manufacturing or film extrusion experience.
Familiarity with manufacturing systems such as Epicor or AS400.

Responsibilities

Review production schedules, work orders, and output targets; organize daily operations and assign team members.
Monitor production performance, including line speed, temperatures, melt pressure, gauge control, and film quality.
Coordinate equipment start-ups, changeovers, and material feeding to minimize downtime and production waste.
Ensure production goals, efficiency standards, and deadlines are met.
Supervise, train, coach, and mentor production operators and lead hands.
Schedule employees and manage shift assignments to maintain efficient production coverage.
Conduct daily safety meetings and shift handoffs.
Address employee performance, attendance, and workplace concerns.
Enforce company policies, procedures, and disciplinary guidelines.
Enforce OSHA regulations and facility-specific safety procedures.
Conduct safety training and promptly address unsafe behaviors.
Ensure quality inspections, batch documentation, and production paperwork are completed accurately.
Investigate quality issues, process deviations, and non-conforming products; maintain compliance with established quality standards.
Coordinate with maintenance teams to report equipment issues and track machine uptime.
Assist with troubleshooting extrusion equipment, including extruders, die heads, haul-offs, and winders.
Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, improve production efficiency, and minimize downtime.
Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen.