Production Manager (Extrusion)

Sanders Industries Holdings•Long Beach, CA

7d•$104,444 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rubbercraft is seeking a hands-on Production Manager (Extrusion) to lead daily manufacturing operations across assigned value streams within our production facility. This role is responsible for driving operational performance, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring alignment across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Planning teams. The ideal candidate is a strong manufacturing leader with experience in fast-paced production environments who can drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, on-time delivery, cost reduction, and overall operational performance. This position plays a key role in supporting business growth through operational excellence, team leadership, and customer-focused execution.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience required
Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems
Knowledge of safety, environmental, and EHS procedures
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive accountability across teams

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Experience in low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environments preferred
Experience within rubber, polymer, elastomer, aerospace, defense, or industrial manufacturing environments strongly preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Experience leading teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Understanding of manufacturing technologies, production processes, and operational metrics
Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred

Responsibilities

Lead daily production operations across assigned manufacturing departments/value streams
Drive a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, and Operations leadership to support production goals and customer requirements
Support and execute production schedules to meet customer delivery commitments and operational capacity requirements
Monitor and improve key operational metrics including: Safety, Quality, Productivity, On-Time Delivery (OTD), Cost Reduction, EBITDA performance
Utilize Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste
Lead, coach, develop, and manage production personnel and supervisors
Ensure production routers, manufacturing instructions, and process flows are being followed appropriately
Support staffing, labor planning, and capacity analysis activities
Support capital equipment and operational improvement projects
Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements including OSHA and environmental standards
Ensure equipment is maintained and operating safely and efficiently
Partner with Planning and Sales teams to support customer requests and production priorities
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing environment through 6S and risk reduction initiatives
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned