
location_on100, 5th Avenue Southeast, Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa, 50644, United States
Pries is a manufacturing company with over 50 years of excellence, producing quality aluminum products used across North America. We are looking to add an Extrusion Team Lead to our 1st Shift Swing Production Team to help lead a group dedicated to operational success.
The Extrusion Team Lead is responsible for overseeing daily extrusion production activities, leading a team of operators, and ensuring production, quality, and safety goals are achieved. This role coordinates manpower, materials, and equipment to meet customer demands while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
You will be a strong communicator who leads by example, stays organized, and makes sound decisions under pressure. Your day will involve supervising a team of approximately five employees, assigning daily work priorities, and coaching team members to improve flexibility and department coverage. You will ensure operators follow press recipes and procedures, monitor productivity and scrap rates, and prepare daily production reports. Additionally, you will support production by learning and assisting in all extrusion department positions as needed, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Apply today to grow your career with Pries. We encourage motivated leaders who enjoy coaching employees and driving production results to reach out.
Pries is committed to creating a safe, productive work environment and values a diverse workforce.
Work model: On-site
100, 5th Avenue Southeast, Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa, 50644, United States
Independence, Iowa
Previous manufacturing experience, leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience, high school diploma or GED, manufacturing, extrusion, or leadership experience.
Skills: Extrusion, Press Recipes, Epics, Precision Measuring Tools, Basic Maintenance.
Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.