Extrusion Lead Operator

Extrusion Lead Operator

Are you an experienced Extrusion Operator looking to step into a lead role within a well-established and growing business? If so — apply now!

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Extrusion Lead Operator to support and guide a team of operators, ensuring the safe and efficient manufacture of high-quality extruded product. You will train new and existing team members, uphold safety and quality standards, and contribute to continuous improvement across the shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Train and mentor operators in best practices and quality standards.
• Conduct audits to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.
• Support the Team Leader with housekeeping standards and break coverage.
• Operate extrusion lines when necessary.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and hygiene across the plant.
• Assist with risk assessments and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure operator safety checks are completed and documented.
• Manage effective inter-shift communication and handovers.
• Coordinate shift tasks: schedules, deployment boards, paperwork, resin checks, and manpower control (overtime/holidays/absence).
• Review operational performance, agree actions, and issue end-of-shift reports.
• Handle scrap events via the NCMR process.
• Oversee banding gun audits and repairs.
• Support site security and respond to alarms.
• Act as first-aid support on shift.
• Raise maintenance work orders as required.

Requirements: 

• Experience of working with an extrusion process. 
• NVQ or equivalent qualifications an advantage. 
• Strong HSE awareness (ideally IOSH trained). 
• Manual Handling trained.
• Train the trainer trained.

Salary: £41,809.80 Per Annum including shift allowance.

Working Hours: 4 on 4 off Days and Nights. 

This is a Full time, Permanent position.