Extrusion Team Lead

Pries Enterprises Inc•Independence, IA

61d•Onsite

About The Position

Pries is looking to add an Extrusion Team Lead to our Production Team! If you're a motivated leader who enjoys coaching employees, driving production results, and creating a safe, productive work environment, we'd like to hear from you. Position Summary The Extrusion Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily extrusion production activities, leading a team of operators, and ensuring production, quality, and safety goals are achieved. This role coordinates manpower, materials, and equipment to meet customer demands while maintaining a positive and productive work environment. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who leads by example, stays organized, makes sound decisions under pressure, and is committed to continuous improvement.

Requirements

Previous manufacturing experience preferred
Leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Lead an extrusion press crew
Set up and operate extrusion department equipment
Understand and follow press practices and production procedures
Use precision measuring tools accurately
Identify defects and determine material disposition according to company and customer requirements
Perform basic maintenance on department equipment
Train and mentor employees effectively

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing, extrusion, or leadership experience is a plus
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise extrusion production employees to ensure safe and efficient operations
Review and delegate press schedules to maintain continuous production flow
Coordinate die changes, alloy changes, and production setups
Ensure materials, tooling, and equipment are available for scheduled production runs
Verify operators are following press recipes, procedures, and specifications within EPICS
Monitor productivity, quality, and scrap rates while identifying opportunities for improvement
Prepare and communicate daily production reports
Support production by learning and assisting in all extrusion department positions as needed
Cross-train team members to improve flexibility and department coverage
Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
Enforce company safety policies and take immediate corrective action when needed
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
Supervise a team of approximately 5 employees
Train, coach, and develop team members
Assign daily work and production priorities
Monitor performance and provide constructive feedback
Address employee concerns and resolve workplace issues
Recognize strong performance and support corrective actions when necessary
Foster a positive team culture focused on safety, quality, and productivity