Extrusion Supervisor

JOB TITLE:                Extrusion Supervisor
 
REPORTS TO:           Extrusion Manager
 
DEPARTMENT:          Operations
 
LOCATION:                Zanesville, OH

PAY RANGE:              $65K - $85 - Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications 

PAY/WAGE TYPE:     Salaried | Exempt
 
WORK HOURS:         Full-time, 12-hour 2-2-3 shifts

LIMITED-TIME $3,000 BONUS OPPORTUNITY!

Start your career with us and earn up to $3,000 in bonus opportunities!

$2,000 Standard Sign-On Bonus  

• $1,000 paid after 6 months of employment
• $1,000 paid after 12 months of employment

PLUS — Earn an Additional $1,000!  

• Maintain perfect attendance during your first 90 days and earn an additional $1,000 Perfect Attendance Bonus.

Total Bonus Opportunity: Up to $3,000

Limited-time offer. Available for select positions. Bonus eligibility and payment are subject to applicable terms and conditions.

Job Summary

The Extrusion Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the extrusion department to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production in alignment with PLASKOLITE’s manufacturing standards. This role provides direct supervision, leadership, and direction to extrusion leads and technicians across assigned production lines. The Extrusion Supervisor ensures production goals are met while maintaining strict adherence to safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.

The position requires strong leadership skills, technical knowledge of extrusion processes, and the ability to foster collaboration among cross-functional teams including Maintenance, Quality, and Scheduling. The Extrusion Supervisor plays a key role in developing personnel, driving process improvements, and supporting operational excellence throughout the department.

This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality—reflecting Plaskolite’s core values of Integrity and Improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee extrusion operations to ensure all production lines are running safely, efficiently, and according to schedule. Assign daily work priorities and manage workforce allocation based on production needs.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate extrusion team members including leads and technicians. Provide feedback, conduct performance discussions, and support training and skill development to enhance employee capability and engagement.
• Monitor production output, scrap, and downtime to ensure targets are achieved. Review process data and make decisions to improve throughput, yield, and quality consistency.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety by ensuring all personnel follow proper safety procedures, wear required PPE and comply with PLASKOLITE safety policies and OSHA standards. Participate in safety audits, incident reviews, and corrective action implementation.
• Ensure all extrusion products meet PLASKOLITE’s quality specifications. Partner with the Quality department to resolve product issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain compliance with documentation standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve process reliability, efficiency, and consistency. Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to support root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain effective communication across shifts and departments. Provide daily production updates, coordinate with Scheduling on order priorities, and ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and that preventive maintenance schedules are followed. Monitor raw material usage and coordinate with inventory control to support production continuity.
• Maintain accurate production reports, downtime logs, and personnel records. Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism, teamwork, and integrity. Foster a positive work environment focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or GED preferred
• Basic Math & Computer Skills, required
• 7+ years of work experience
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Skills and Competencies:

• Leadership
• Integrity
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• People Development
• Communicate team objectives and individual goals that align with department and company priorities. Ensure team members understand their roles and responsibilities.
•  Promote a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that encourages accountability, innovation, and open communication.
•  Oversee the work of assigned employees to ensure tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with quality and operational standards.
• Observe employee performance and behavior throughout the workday and deliver timely, constructive feedback to reinforce expectations, correct issues, and recognize achievements.
•  Offer coaching, mentorship, and resources to help employees build skills, overcome challenges, and grow in their roles.
•  Maintain regular check-ins with individual team members to review progress, address concerns, and provide continuous support.
•  Monitor employee performance, attendance, and engagement. Keep detailed records of performance conversations, coaching moments, and milestones for formal evaluations.
•   Identify and manage underperformance or policy violations with professionalism, using corrective action plans when necessary.

AVAILABLE BENEFITS  

• Sign-On Bonus 
• Health Insurance 
• 401(k) and Employer Contribution 
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Holidays 
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance 
• Employee Discount Program 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Voluntary Life Insurance 

ABOUT PLASKOLITE 
 
PLASKOLITE is a global leader in manufacturing of engineering thermoplastics, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS, Olefin and PETG Sheet, Extruded Profiles and PMMA Polymers. Founded in 1950, by Donald Dunn and family, PLASKOLITE has a reputation for providing the highest quality products in the industry. Our innovative thermoplastic solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including glazing, safety shields, lighting, signs and point-of-purchase displays. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe, Plaskolite delivers superior thermoplastic sheet, profiles, and polymers to the world through long-lasting customer relationships and hands-on customer service.

PLASKOLITE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. If requested, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals where appropriate to allow the ++individual to perform the essential functions of the job, so long as doing so does not create an undue hardship on the business.