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Manager Plastic Extrusion Operator Jobs in Minnesota

Patrick Industries

Supplier Development Engineer

Elk River, MN · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... change management and continual improvement * Effectively communicate significant issues or ... and plastic extrusion knowledge appreciated. * Demonstrated experience in problem solving using ...

Sportech Inc.

Supplier Development Engineer

Elk River, MN · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... change management and continual improvement * Effectively communicate significant issues or ... and plastic extrusion knowledge appreciated. * Demonstrated experience in problem solving using ...

Sportech, LLC

Supplier Development Engineer

Elk River, MN

$80K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... change management and continual improvement * Effectively communicate significant issues or ... and plastic extrusion knowledge appreciated. * Demonstrated experience in problem solving using ...

Patrick Industries

Supplier Development Engineer

Elk River, MN · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... change management and continual improvement * Effectively communicate significant issues or ... and plastic extrusion knowledge appreciated. * Demonstrated experience in problem solving using ...

Sportech

Supplier Development Engineer

Elk River, MN · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... change management and continual improvement * Effectively communicate significant issues or ... and plastic extrusion knowledge appreciated. * Demonstrated experience in problem solving using ...

Sportech, LLC

Supplier Development Engineer

Elk River, MN

$80K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... change management and continual improvement * Effectively communicate significant issues or ... and plastic extrusion knowledge appreciated. * Demonstrated experience in problem solving using ...

AdientOne Consulting

Machine Operator

Minnetonka, MN · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

The Extrusion Machine Operator will operate, troubleshoot, repair and perform minor maintenance of ... all levels (managers, co-workers, maintenance, engineers, etc.) Assist in training of other ...

Commercial Plastics Company

Operator

Mora, MN · On-site

$15.50 - $17.50/hr

Commercial Plastics will continuously strive to improve its products and processes to meet or ... Resource management- we will control and develop our supplier base, outside services, and utility ...

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What is the difference between Manager Plastic Extrusion Operator vs Plastic Extrusion Operator?

AspectManager Plastic Extrusion OperatorPlastic Extrusion Operator
CredentialsTypically requires experience in extrusion processes, leadership skills, and sometimes supervisory certificationsRequires technical knowledge of extrusion machinery, often a high school diploma or technical training
Work EnvironmentSupervises production teams in manufacturing facilities, overseeing operations and quality controlOperates extrusion machines directly on the production floor, focusing on machine setup and operation
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in manufacturing plants, plastics industry, and companies with production management rolesCommonly employed in plastics manufacturing facilities, focusing on daily extrusion tasks

The main difference is that the Manager Plastic Extrusion Operator oversees and manages extrusion operations and teams, while the Plastic Extrusion Operator focuses on operating extrusion machinery. The manager role involves leadership, planning, and quality oversight, whereas the operator role is more hands-on with machine operation and maintenance.

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Supplier Development Engineer

Patrick Industries

Elk River, MN • On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Patrick Industries rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

456th of 540 rated manufacturers

Job description

Patrick Industries, a publicly traded company headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, invites you to join a team of dedicated Team Members who are passionate about delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. As a leading solutions provider serving a diverse range of markets across the United States, our commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability has positioned us as a high growth, diversified and empowered Team of more than 10,000! Your adventure awaits!
Sportech, empowered by Patrick Industries, is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.
Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance
  • Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services
  • 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
  • Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time
  • Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech

Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech's reasonable and good-faith estimate for the range of new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is between $80,000 - $90,000 annually. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
Job Summary
This position is responsible for improving Supplier Performance and supporting all supplier activities including production quality, new product launches, new supplier assessment, supplier resourcing, audits, and continuous improvement activities. This position will collaborate with Operations, Quality Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, and New Product Development with the aim to increasing PPAP approval rate, lowering scrap dollars, make recommendations for improvements, establish regular communication cadence, and support improved or expanded supplier capabilities.
Essential Job Functions
  • Primary responsibility for the selection, onboarding, training, tracking and development of the supply base
  • Serve as the primary quality assurance resource to the supply base for problem identification, resolution, change management and continual improvement
  • Effectively communicate significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities with the supply base and ensure timely resolution
  • Responsible for corrective action activities with all suppliers
  • Support supplier inspection and testing of materials, parts and products to ensure adherence to standards
  • Support supplier metrics - scrap dollars, percent credit recovery, OTD, and responsiveness
  • Oversee supplier approval process -assessments, audits and approval for purchased products and components
  • Provide input for acceptance criteria and future purchases from suppliers
  • Maintain trip reports, open action lists and improvement plans
  • Works with outside 3rd party inspection labs as required
  • Lead, participate in, and champion continual improvement projects, kaizen events and cost reduction programs with supply base
  • Travel to supplier locations
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in Supplier Development or related discipline
  • Strong manufacturing, process, quality systems and root cause analysis experience required
  • Injection molding experience highly desired; metal fabrication & painting, electronics, and plastic extrusion knowledge appreciated.
  • Demonstrated experience in problem solving using formal methodologies (8D, A3 etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience in supplier audits and selection
  • Knowledgeable and hands on experience in application of Lean and Six Sigma (or alternative advanced problem solving methods) including: Value Stream Mapping, Cpk/Ppk, GR&R, SPC, Control Plans Sampling Plans, Kaizen, 5S, Statistical Analysis, SMED, 5 Why's, Root Cause Analysis, Error Proofing, Cause and Effect Diagrams, Pareto Analysis, etc.
  • Knowledge and application of AIAG quality tools (APQP: PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, etc.)
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to coach suppliers on latest revision of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances (GD&T)
  • Demonstrated experience in Supplier Risk Management
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills needed
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (Epicor preferred)
  • Travel Required up to 35%, will vary throughout the year based on need

Additional Preferred Requirements:
  • Certification in Quality Management - ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
  • ISO9001:2015 or IATF 16949:2016 Lead or Internal Auditor Certified
  • Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

At Patrick Industries, BETTER Together is our commitment to being our best while striving to bring out the best in one another as we join forces Individually, as Teams, with our Business Units, with our Customers, our Communities and within our entire Patrick family.
Patrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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