Extrusion Lead - Pineville, NC

IPEX is one of North America’s leading providers of sophisticated plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Extrusion Lead! Do not miss the opportunity to join an engaging team of people-centric professionals, leaders, problem solvers, enterprising spirit, and status quo-fighters! This role will be based out of our plant located in Pineville, NC.

 Responsibilities

Lead the Extrusion team which includes activities are to be conducted while ensuring and improving safety, product quality, production output, housekeeping and cost control to achieve plant goals.

• Check all production lines to ensure that production is running according to manufacturing specification at required rates and at the best possible quality.
• Ensure all print lines are accurate for the product running and include operator initials.
• Ensure all operators are completing vital paperwork and measurements when required.
• Complete tours of the plant floor and end of shift paperwork as required.
• Startup and/or assist with startup of extrusion lines as needed.
• Assist the Supervisor in oversight of the Extrusion, Fabrication, and Utility departments and personnel.
• Mentor operators as advised by Supervisor and/or Management staff to enhance equipment utilization, minimize scrap, improve regrind usage, maintain outstanding quality and to maintain adequate housekeeping standards

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• A high school education or relevant experience.
• Must have the ability to read, write and do advanced mathematics.
• Must have experience operating a forklift, pallet and other material handling equipment
• Requires a high degree of mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, reaching, twisting, bending, climbing, and lifting to 50-75 lbs.
• Fast-paced environment where a considerable amount of sensory attention is required.
• Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat or cold, dust, noise levels and the use of forklift and sharp tools.

Working Conditions

• Requires a high degree of mobility and involves considerable routine walking, standing for long periods, reaching, twisting, bending, climbing, and lifting to 50-75 lbs.
• Fast-paced environment where a considerable amount of sensory attention is required.
• Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat or cold, dust, noise levels and the use of forklift and sharp tools.

Benefits

Full-Time, Permanent Position with Comprehensive Benefits

• 11 paid holidays every calendar year
• Plant annual bonus program
• 12-hour shifts working 4 on 4 off, with bi-weekly pay
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options
• Basic safety equipment (i.e., safety glasses, ear plugs) will be provided

IPEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com.