Extrusion Manager

1.0 PURPOSE

· Lead and develop the new extrusion department

· Run the extrusion line and train the extrusion team including set-up technician and material handling personnel.

· Schedule all extrusion orders, be responsible for meeting deadlines on quick-turn orders.

· Work with the management to support and seek new customers and identify suppliers that will help us grow our company.

· Manage extrusion projects and provide leadership and technical support activities, including Project Management, Customer Relations/Support, Materials, Processing and extrusion tooling development, Production and Operations, Quality and Facilities initiatives.

· Support the company’s Quality Policy and ensure that the requirements of ISO 13485:2016 and other applicable industry standards are maintained.

2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES / AUTHORITY

· Run the extrusion line & hire and train the extrusion team including set-up and material handling personnel and demand increases.

· Provide input to help develop costs for all quoting related to extrusion including tooling, development, and production cost.

· Troubleshoot and diagnose machinery issues, provide sizes for tools and dies for extrusion including multi-lumen tooling and extrusions.

· Manage all new external and assigned internal projects; both on an individual contribution and supporting role with Project Managers.

· Develop and implement continuous improvement programs to improve overall operations productivity.

· Supports the management team and participates in activities that would lead to better business results.

· Develop and maintain good working relationships with all customers and suppliers.

· Develop and maintain a high level of communication and collaboration with all functional groups.

· Support organizational growth by recommending new staff and/or suppliers.

· Ensure extrusion manufacturing processes adhere to company’s quality system

3.0 DUTIES

· Develop, implement and lead continuous improvement programs to improve and optimize overall extrusion operations productivity.

· Assist in the development of a quotation process for extrusions.

· Oversee the selection, ordering and implementation of new equipment, and improvements as required.

· Lead efforts to evaluate and develop techniques for improved efficiencies and reliability.

· Lead projects as required by management.

· Generate yearly goals and budgets for department and report on them as required.

· Participate in Corrective Action process.

· Establish and maintain procedures to achieve high standards of quality, reliability and customer service.

· Ensure that the documentation control process is implemented through the project development cycle.

· Conduct reviews and appraisals of subordinates.

4.0 EDUCATION

· BS degree in science or technical field or real-world work experience.

· Management and Problem-Solving Techniques courses a plus.

5.0 EXPERIENCE

· Minimum 5 years in extrusion operations with experience in medical tubing including multi-lumen tubing manufacturing.

· Experience with ISO 13485:2016.

· Project Management experience required.

· Working knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD and/or other engineering design programs a plus.

· Knowledge of plastic extrusion processes and qualifications related to medical devices.

· Strong knowledge of safety procedures and policies.

· Knowledge of OSHA practices is desirable.

· Spanish speaking, reading, and writing bilingual ability a plus.

· Microsoft Office skills required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).

6.0 PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

· Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

· A highly self-motivated person.

· Strong computer skills.

· Mechanically inclined with a technical mindset.

· Highly organized and detailed with a positive attitude.

· Works well under pressure and pays close attention to details.

· A strong sense of responsibility.

· Strong willingness to learn.

· Able to lead and participate on cross-functional teams / strong interpersonal skills.

· Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.

· Maintains a clean, safe and orderly work place.

7.0 REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

· Reports to Director of Engineering, Director of Operations or Vice President.