Extrusion Operations Manager (4+ yrs multi-lumen tubing exp. req.)

Extrusion Operations Manager (4 yrs multi-lumen tubing exp. req.)
Location: near Waterbury CT
Salary: $100000 - $150000 Annual Bonus Potential Benefits
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision 401(k) Holidays PTO
Job Type: Full-Time On-site
Typical Hours: Monday Friday 40-45 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
Relocation assistance is available

Extrusion Operations Manager Description

Our client in precision manufacturing is looking for an Extrusion Operations Manager to join their team in Central Connecticut. You will lead the development of a new extrusion capability combining hands-on process development equipment setup sample production and ongoing manufacturing support. Our client needs someone with multi-lumen tubing experience who can develop processes complete changeovers troubleshoot equipment and deliver repeatable results. You must be comfortable working directly on the production floor while balancing technical projects customer needs and long-term operational planning. This role offers ownership of an expanding manufacturing capability and the opportunity to shape its processes resources and future team.

Extrusion Operations Manager Responsibilities

Commission and support precision plastic extrusion equipment
Develop multi-lumen tubing processes for samples and production
Set operating parameters and improve process repeatability
Complete line setups changeovers and equipment troubleshooting
Specify dies mandrels and related extrusion tooling
Run sample batches and adjust processes to meet tolerances
Manage technical projects from development through production
Coordinate project timelines risks costs and status updates
Provide technical input for quotes and manufacturing estimates
Evaluate materials tooling equipment and outside resources
Maintain procedures and documentation within the quality system
Improve extrusion efficiency reliability and product consistency
Train additional team members as production demand increases

Extrusion Operations Manager Qualifications

4 years of plastic or polymer extrusion operations experience required
Multi-lumen tubing process development and production experience required
Experience setting up operating and troubleshooting extrusion lines required
Experience developing new extrusion processes and applications required
Experience with extrusion dies mandrels and tooling changes required