Extrusion Team Leader - 2nd Shift

Masco•Lapeer, MI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Extrusion Team Leader plays a critical role in supporting daily extrusion operations and fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement on the production floor. Acting as a working leader, this role is responsible for coordinating extrusion line activities, ensuring sheet quality and throughput targets are met, and providing day-to-day guidance to extrusion operators and production members. The Extrusion Team Leader models Delta Faucet Company’s core values by setting expectations, communicating clearly and maintaining focus on Safety, Quality, Deliver, and Cost (SQDC) metrics. This position requires a hands-on, process-focused leader who can sustain equipment performance, material flow, and team capability within the extrusion area.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Strong mechanical/process aptitude and problem-solving skills
Must demonstrate strong communication, organization, and accountability
Comfortable using Microsoft Office and production tracking systems
Must be able to: Lift, bend and reach, including below waist level and above shoulder level
Lift, push and pull weights of up to 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally
Work around hot surfaces, moving equipment, forklifts, and high-noise environments
Work daily overtime and weekend support as dictated by production schedule.

Nice To Haves

Experience in extrusion manufacturing preferred
Prior leadership or lead-person experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead by example in safety, quality, attendance, and work ethic
Communicate daily production goals, material changes, and line priorities
Provide timely and accurate shift reporting on SQDC performance, issues, and actions
Coordinate activities between extrusion operators, production members, maintenance, and quality
Foster collaboration across shifts to ensure stable extrusion processes
Support conflict resolution and promote a positive work environment
Monitor extrusion lines and material handling areas for safe operation and PPE compliance
Ensure adherence to lockout/tagout and resin transfer safety procedures
Conduct safety checks and address or escalate hazards
Reinforce safe forklift and material handling practices within the extrusion area
Ensure extrusion lines meet daily throughput, uptime, and changeover targets
Coordinate startup, shutdown, and changeover readiness (materials, tooling, parameters)
Monitor resin supply (silo levels and transfers) and coordinate maintenance/PM activities to sustain uninterrupted line operation
Respond to and escalate production disruptions such as downtime, staffing gaps, equipment, or material issues
Maintain readiness of downstream processes including sheet handling and regrind flow
Adjust labor assignments to balance line operation, material handling, and support activities
Verify sheet quality standards including thickness, appearance, and dimensional requirements
Ensure adherence to Standard Work, process parameters, and equipment condition
Support containment and escalation when out-of-spec material or defects occur
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring extrusion issues
Encourage team member involvement in extrusion process improvements
Support Kaizen events and process optimization initiatives
Identify downtime drivers, scrap sources, and material flow inefficiencies
Sustain 5S standards in extrusion, shredder, and sheet handling area
Train and cross-train extrusion operators and production members
Reinforce proper machine operation, inspection, and material handling practices
Provide performance feedback and recommend corrective actions when needed
Support team engagement and recognition efforts
Lead and actively participate in daily Tier 1 meetings for extrusion
Lead or participate in pre-shift GEMBA walks and shift handoff discussions
Provide shift-level extrusion performance updates for Tier 2 discussions
Track and communicate SQDC metrics and corrective actions
Execute and sustain daily Leader Standard Work (LSW) tasks including visual checks, standard audits, and escalation protocols