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Omega Plastics

Plastic Extrusion Operator

Knoxville, TN

$15 - $20/hr

... management) to optimize production. * The Operator will assist in the setting up and testing new ... At least five years of definable, related experience in a manufacturing plant. * Two or more years ...

Serioplast

Plastic Extrusion Operator

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Manage color changes, adjust and set blow pins, clean the mixer, perform basic daily repairs, and ... Good knowledge of plastic molding technologies, specifically extrusion blow molding (EBM). * Good ...

Addison Group

Plant Manager

Wichita, KS · On-site

The Plant Manager is accountable for driving operational excellence through continuous improvement ... PVC pipe extrusion, plastics extrusion, polymer processing, building products, or other continuous ...

Addison Group

Plant Manager

Wichita, KS · On-site

The Plant Manager is accountable for driving operational excellence through continuous improvement ... PVC pipe extrusion, plastics extrusion, polymer processing, building products, or other continuous ...

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How much do plastic extrusion plant manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for plastic extrusion plant manager in the United States is $18.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by a plastic extrusion plant manager, and how can they be addressed?

A Plastic Extrusion Plant Manager often encounters challenges such as maintaining consistent product quality, minimizing downtime, and managing a diverse team across multiple shifts. Addressing these issues involves implementing robust process controls, investing in preventative maintenance, and fostering open communication with both production staff and upper management. Staying current with industry best practices and continuous staff training also play a crucial role in overcoming operational hurdles and ensuring the plant runs efficiently.

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

AspectPlastic Extrusion Plant ManagerPlastic Extrusion Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or technical training; management experienceHigh school diploma or technical training; on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentOffice setting with supervision of plant operationsFactory floor operating extrusion machinery
Industry UsageOversees entire extrusion plant operationsOperates and monitors extrusion machines

The Plastic Extrusion Plant Manager focuses on overseeing the entire extrusion process, managing staff, and ensuring production goals are met. In contrast, the Plastic Extrusion Operator handles the day-to-day operation of extrusion machinery. Both roles require technical knowledge, but the manager has broader responsibilities and supervisory duties.

What does a plastic extrusion plant manager do?

A Plastic Extrusion Plant Manager oversees the daily operations of a facility that manufactures plastic products using the extrusion process. Their responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring production efficiency, maintaining equipment, and upholding safety and quality standards. They also handle budgeting, scheduling, and compliance with environmental and industry regulations. This role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge of extrusion machinery, and excellent problem-solving skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a plastic extrusion plant manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Plastic Extrusion Plant Manager, you need expertise in manufacturing operations, process optimization, and a background in engineering or industrial management, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with extrusion machinery, quality control systems, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication skills enable you to manage teams and drive continuous improvement. These competencies are crucial for ensuring efficient production, maintaining quality standards, and achieving operational targets in a competitive manufacturing environment.
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Infographic showing various Plastic Extrusion Plant Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,207 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Plant Manager - Plastic Extrusion

Cornerstone Management Solutions

Cass City, MI • On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Plant Manager - Plastic Extrusion


A well established manufacturer of custom plastic extrusion products is seeking a hands on Plant Manager to lead a manufacturing operation in Michigan. This company supports demanding OEM and supplier customers with engineered plastic profiles used in applications such as sealing systems, trim components, electrical channels, wire management, closures, construction related products, and other custom extruded plastic components.


This is a strong opportunity for a manufacturing leader who understands extrusion, people leadership, operational discipline, safety, quality, production efficiency, and customer expectations. The right person will bring a practical plant floor leadership style, strong follow through, and the ability to lead supervisors, operators, maintenance, quality, engineering, scheduling, and support teams in a fast moving manufacturing environment.


Position Overview

The Plant Manager will have full responsibility for daily plant operations, including safety, production, quality, maintenance, labor performance, cost control, employee development, customer support, and continuous improvement. This person will be expected to create structure, drive accountability, improve communication, and make sure the plant is performing to expectations in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and profitability.

This is not a corporate desk role. The ideal candidate will be visible on the floor, engaged with the team, comfortable with technical manufacturing issues, and capable of balancing customer demands with operational realities. Experience in plastic extrusion, profile extrusion, coextrusion, thermoplastics, engineered plastic products, or a closely related manufacturing environment would be highly valuable.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all day to day plant operations, including production, safety, quality, maintenance, materials, scheduling, shipping, receiving, and employee performance.
  • Build a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company standards, OSHA requirements, training expectations, and safe work practices.
  • Drive operational performance through measurable improvement in throughput, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, quality performance, on time delivery, and overall plant productivity.
  • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, operators, technicians, maintenance personnel, and support staff.
  • Create clear expectations for performance, accountability, communication, and problem solving across all departments.
  • Partner with quality and engineering teams to resolve production issues, customer concerns, process problems, dimensional issues, material concerns, tooling challenges, and repeat defects.
  • Support new product launches, process changes, tooling trials, material changes, customer requirements, and production readiness activities.
  • Work closely with scheduling, materials, and customer service teams to make sure production plans are realistic, resources are aligned, and customer delivery commitments are met.
  • Oversee plant financial performance, including labor cost, overtime, scrap, waste, maintenance spending, production efficiency, inventory control, and operating expenses.
  • Lead continuous improvement activities focused on waste reduction, process stability, uptime, standard work, employee engagement, and stronger plant execution.
  • Support maintenance planning, preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, tooling readiness, and equipment improvement efforts.
  • Develop a strong leadership bench and create a culture where employees are trained, supported, held accountable, and treated with respect.
  • Communicate effectively with senior leadership regarding plant performance, staffing, production challenges, customer needs, capital needs, and improvement priorities.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, disciplined, and professional manufacturing environment.


Ideal Background

  • Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, Value Stream Manager, or senior manufacturing leadership experience in a plastics, extrusion, automotive supplier, engineered products, or industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Strong preference for experience with plastic extrusion, profile extrusion, coextrusion, thermoplastic processing, custom plastic products, or similar continuous manufacturing processes.
  • Experience leading a manufacturing plant or a significant manufacturing department with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, and production performance.
  • Strong understanding of plant metrics, production planning, labor management, scrap reduction, downtime reduction, quality systems, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to lead both people and process. This person must be comfortable coaching employees, managing conflict, making decisions, and driving accountability.
  • Experience working with OEM customers, Tier suppliers, or high expectation industrial customers is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, corrective action, 5S, standard work, KPI management, and structured problem solving is helpful.
  • Ability to work in a smaller community manufacturing environment where relationships, credibility, communication, and leadership presence matter.


Leadership Style Needed

  • Hands on, visible, practical, and direct.
  • Strong communicator who can work with hourly employees, supervisors, technical staff, customers, and senior leadership.
  • Calm under pressure and capable of making decisions without creating unnecessary noise.
  • Accountable and fair, with the ability to raise expectations while still earning trust from the team.
  • Comfortable stepping into a plant that needs leadership, structure, consistency, and steady operational execution.


Why This Role Matters

This plant supports custom engineered plastic profile products for demanding customers where quality, consistency, delivery, and responsiveness are critical. The Plant Manager will play a key role in strengthening the operation, developing the team, improving performance, and making sure the plant continues to meet customer and business expectations.


Keywords

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Company Description

A well established manufacturer of custom plastic extrusion products is seeking a hands on Plant Manager to lead a manufacturing operation in Michigan.