2nd Shift Extrusion Line Lead (Monday-Friday 3:00 pm-11:00 pm)

Who we are:

Polyzen is a leading developer and manufacturer of customized polymer-based materials, films, components, and assemblies for the medical device industry. Our range of materials and processing technologies allow us to provide optimum solutions for innovation-driven companies, ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to major medical device manufacturers. From prototype development through full-scale production, we take pride in our quality, technical expertise, and customer service, and we strive to provide the best value throughout the product life cycle. 

2nd shift Monday-Friday 3:00 pm-11:00 pm

About the role:

The Extrusion Line Lead is responsible for ensuring that the extrusion line runs efficiently resulting in high-quality products. This role is a key contributor to the team's continuous improvement efforts in achieving monthly production metrics and in safety, quality, sustainability, and production costs.

What you will do:

• Lead and perform machine setups, production, and development runs to hit desired product specifications without direct oversight from supervision.
• Troubleshoot and complete general maintenance of extrusion equipment.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble extruders for cleaning, and/or job changes that require different tooling with a new setup
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) when completing daily tasks.
• Use production travelers and other documentation to identify and confirm raw material accuracy prior to starting manufacturing runs.
• Mix, blend, dry, and transfer raw materials per product specifications.
• Comply and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure all quality documentation is completed correctly.
• Perform inspection of final products to ensure that senior extrusion operators are completing operational reviews in a timely manner.
• Train junior-level extrusion operators and act as the subject matter expert (SME) for all things extrusion.
• Act in a supervisory manner when Extrusion management is not present by leading shift meetings, executing the daily production schedule and assigning job duties to extrusion team.

Who you are:

• High school Diploma or equivalent required
• Seven (7) to Eight (8) years of experience in manufacturing, machine operations, or a cleanroom environment
• Ability to solve mathematical equations that include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of all units of measure
• Effective communication and collaboration amongst co-workers and cross-functional teams.
• Read, interpret, and utilize complex drawings, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Proficiency in operating hand tools or power equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Perks / Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Breaks
• Annual Bonus
• 401(K) with excellent company match
• Health Insurance with multiple plans to choose form
• Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability