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.