Production Manager (Extrusion)

About the role

Rubbercraft is seeking a hands-on Production Manager (Extrusion) to lead daily manufacturing operations across assigned value streams within our production facility.

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

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience required
• 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
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and EHS procedures
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Able to manage multiple priorities and drive accountability across teams
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred