Extrusion Supervisor

About the role

Hydro Extrusions is a world‑leading aluminium extrusion business with around 100 production sites in 40 countries, employing 20,000 people. The Extrusion Supervisor leads extrusion manufacturing operations on an assigned shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality production, reporting to the Extrusion Manager.

Benefits

• Medical
• Rx
• Dental
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Responsibilities

• Coach, develop, and support team leaders and production employees to improve performance and operational effectiveness.
• Lead daily operations of extrusion presses and aging ovens to achieve production, quality, and safety targets.
• Monitor key manufacturing metrics, including productivity, utilization, efficiency, and recovery rates, and implement actions to improve results.
• Conduct routine safety observations, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain extrusion processes and standard operating procedures to support operational excellence.
• Ensure quality inspections, production documentation, and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives that improve productivity, quality, and equipment performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience in a production environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience leading, coordinating, or directing production employees, team leaders, or work crews.
• Experience monitoring production performance metrics such as efficiency, utilization, throughput, or quality measures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing safety, quality, and production processes.
• Ability to read production documentation and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and tape measures.

Skills

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Extrusion manufacturing experience.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or reliability‑centered initiatives.
• Completion of leadership development or supervisory training programs.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and organizational skills.