Extrusion Shift Leader

Extrusion Shift Leader

Kelly, in partnership with a brand-new manufacturing company, is looking for an Extrusion Shift Leader in Halls, TN!

This is a direct hire position meaning you will be hired permanently with our client and offered their benefit, vacation, and compensation upon hire!

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation, PTO, and paid holidays!
• 401k plus employer match

Details:

• Hours: Days and night shifts available | Flexible hours
• Pay: $25 $35 per hour (depending on experience)

Position Summary: The Extrusion Shift Leader is responsible for overseeing daily extrusion operations, leading production personnel, and ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of aluminum profiles used in solar panel frames and industrial applications. This role provides hands-on leadership on the production floor while supporting productivity, quality standards, equipment performance, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate extrusion department activities during assigned shift to meet production, quality, and safety goals
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot extrusion press equipment and supporting systems
• Oversee aluminum billet loading, die changes, startup procedures, and production changeovers
• Monitor press temperatures, pressure, cycle times, and machine performance to optimize production efficiency
• Ensure aluminum profiles meet dimensional and visual quality standards through inspections and process verification
• Support stretching, cooling, cutting, packaging, and material flow operations throughout the extrusion process
• Train, mentor, and support extrusion operators and production team members on equipment operation, safety procedures, and quality expectations
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and production teams to minimize downtime and resolve operational issues
• Promote and enforce OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and company safety policies
• Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and operational documentation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, scrap reduction, efficiency, and workplace organization
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout the production environment

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of extrusion, manufacturing, or industrial production experience required
• Previous leadership, lead operator, or shift supervision experience preferred
• Strong understanding of aluminum extrusion processes and press operations
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills strongly preferred
• Ability to read production schedules, work instructions, and quality specifications
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and team leadership abilities
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives

Apply now for immediate consideration for this Extrusion Shift Leader in Halls, TN. We look forward to connecting with you!