Extrusion Production Supervisor

Location: Forest Park, GA
Pay: $65,000–$70,000 annually
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Shift: Overnight

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Extrusion Production Supervisor to oversee overnight production operations at a fast-paced manufacturing facility in Forest Park, GA. This role is responsible for managing production workflow, supervising employees, maintaining product quality, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring production targets are met efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have manufacturing leadership experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and a background in plastics or film extrusion. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who can troubleshoot production issues, develop team members, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Workflow Management

• Review production schedules, work orders, and output targets to 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 consistently met.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• 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.

Quality & Safety

• Enforce OSHA regulations and facility-specific safety procedures.
• Conduct safety training and address unsafe behaviors promptly.
• 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.

Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree or related education in manufacturing or engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Plastics manufacturing or film extrusion experience strongly preferred.
• 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.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems such as Epicor or AS400 is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Work in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs and navigate the production floor.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50–100 lbs.
• Work in varying temperatures and manufacturing conditions.
• Availability to work overnight shifts.

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