Production Manager, Vinyl Extrusion

M-D Building Products•Oklahoma City, OK

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vinyl Extrusion Manager leads all aspects of the Vinyl Extrusion Department, including safety, quality, production, staffing, maintenance coordination, inventory accuracy, continuous improvement, and cost performance. This role ensures that extrusion operations meet customer requirements while achieving production, quality, and financial objectives. The Production Manager leads supervisors, technical leads, and production employees, driving accountability, operational excellence, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives across the department. The Production Manager optimizes vinyl extrusion processes, maximizes equipment utilization, maintains inventory accuracy, and ensures compliance with company safety and quality standards. This position serves as a key liaison among operations, planning, maintenance, quality, and plant leadership to ensure efficient, effective department performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a supervisory or management role.
Experience in plastics extrusion manufacturing required; vinyl extrusion experience strongly preferred.
Experience managing production schedules, labor planning, inventory control, and operational performance metrics.
Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and Lean Manufacturing programs.
Demonstrated experience developing and leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, production reporting, and inventory transactions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP/MRP systems.
Strong understanding of vinyl extrusion processes, equipment, materials, and production flow.
Proven leadership, coaching, team-building, and employee development skills.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to analyze production data and implement corrective actions.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational, planning, and project management capabilities.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Knowledge of inventory control practices and manufacturing transactions.
Ability to lead change and drive operational improvements.
Strong business acumen with an understanding of budgets, labor costs, productivity measures, and financial performance.
Knowledge of workplace safety practices, including LOTO procedures and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field
Vinyl extrusion experience

Responsibilities

Lead all daily operations of the Vinyl Extrusion Department to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production.
Establish and maintain a culture focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
Manage departmental staffing, scheduling, training, and workforce planning to meet production requirements.
Partner with Planning to develop and execute production schedules that meet customer demand while maximizing equipment and labor utilization.
Ensure extrusion lines consistently meet or exceed established production, quality, and efficiency standards.
Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including safety, labor productivity, equipment productivity, scrap, rework, downtime, inventory accuracy, and employee morale.
Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, visual management, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for supervisors, leads, and production personnel.
Develop succession plans and build bench strength through employee development and training.
Collaborate with production personnel to reduce setup times, minimize downtime, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
Work closely with Maintenance to prioritize preventive maintenance activities and ensure equipment reliability.
Ensure compliance with all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and safe work practices.
Partner with Quality to maintain product specifications and customer requirements while reducing defects and nonconforming material.
Oversee departmental inventory accuracy for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
Analyze production data and operational metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
Develop and manage departmental budgets and support overall plant financial objectives.
Promote workplace organization, cleanliness, and housekeeping standards throughout the department.
Serve as a communication link between plant leadership and department personnel, ensuring clear and timely communication of expectations, goals, and business objectives.
Continually identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, customer service, and profitability.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
On-Site Clinic
Voluntary Life Insurance
Lab Card Program
Group Term Life & AD&D
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(K) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Education & Development
Mental Wellness (Employee Assistance Program)
Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance