Extrusion Team Lead - Swing Shift
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on100, 5th Avenue Southeast, Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa, 50644, United States
About the Team
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.
About the Role
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.
Hiring Process
Apply today to grow your career with Pries. We encourage motivated leaders who enjoy coaching employees and driving production results to reach out.
Equal Opportunity
Pries is committed to creating a safe, productive work environment and values a diverse workforce.
Work location
Work model: On-site
100, 5th Avenue Southeast, Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa, 50644, United States
Independence, Iowa
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead and supervise extrusion production employees to ensure safe and efficient operations
- check_circleReview and delegate press schedules to maintain continuous production flow
- check_circleCoordinate die changes, alloy changes, and production setups
- check_circleVerify operators are following press recipes, procedures, and specifications within EPICS
- check_circleMonitor productivity, quality, and scrap rates while identifying opportunities for improvement
- check_circlePrepare and communicate daily production reports
- check_circleCross-train team members to improve flexibility and department coverage
- check_circleEnforce company safety policies and take immediate corrective action when needed
- check_circleTrain, coach, and develop team members
- check_circleAssign daily work and production priorities
- check_circleAddress employee concerns and resolve workplace issues
- check_circlePerform basic maintenance on department equipment
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma or GED preferred
- verifiedPrevious manufacturing experience preferred
- verifiedLeadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred
- verifiedMechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities
- verifiedAbility to use precision measuring tools
- verifiedAbility to perform basic maintenance on department equipment
Nice to Have
Previous manufacturing experience, leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience, high school diploma or GED, manufacturing, extrusion, or leadership experience.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleLife insurancecheck_circleShort-term and long-term disability coveragecheck_circle401(k) with company matchcheck_circleFlexible Spending Account (FSA)check_circleDependent Care Flexible Spending Accountcheck_circle$150 PPE reimbursementcheck_circlePaid vacation, personal days, and holidayscheck_circleCompany apparel providedcheck_circleEmployee referral bonuses
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Extrusion, Press Recipes, Epics, Precision Measuring Tools, Basic Maintenance.
Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
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Day-to-day, the Extrusion Team Lead - Swing Shift at Pries Enterprises Inc will lead and supervise extrusion production employees to ensure safe and efficient operations; review and delegate press schedules to maintain continuous production flow; coordinate die changes, alloy changes, and production setups; and verify operators are following press recipes, procedures, and specifications within epics.
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To qualify for the Extrusion Team Lead - Swing Shift at Pries Enterprises Inc position, applicants should have: High school diploma or GED preferred; Previous manufacturing experience preferred; Leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred; Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities; Ability to use precision measuring tools; and Ability to perform basic maintenance on department equipment.
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Extrusion Team Lead - Swing Shift at Pries Enterprises Inc is based in 100, 5th Avenue Southeast, Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa, 50644, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Pries Enterprises Inc has listed this Extrusion Team Lead - Swing Shift role as on-site.
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Key skills for Extrusion Team Lead - Swing Shift at Pries Enterprises Inc include Extrusion; Press Recipes; Epics; Precision Measuring Tools; and Basic Maintenance.
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Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or GED preferred.
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