Extrusion Manager

Fresh People are currently recruiting for an Extrusion Manager on behalf of a long-established manufacturing business based in East Kent. This is a key leadership role within the production team, focused on managing extrusion operations, driving team performance, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, full-time, permanent, weekend flexibility required.

The Candidate
We are looking for an experienced production leader from a manufacturing background — ideally with exposure to extrusion, plastics, or related high-output processes. You'll need a hands-on approach, strong people management skills, and a drive to improve efficiency, safety, and team capability.

Key Accountabilities:

* Oversee day-to-day operations within the extrusion function to meet production targets

* Manage team performance, shift handovers, and training needs

* Ensure machinery is effectively set up, maintained, and operating with minimal downtime

* Lead on-site quality and compliance initiatives

* Work closely with internal teams across production, engineering, and compliance

* Support continuous improvement, including process efficiency and waste reduction

* Maintain accurate records and reporting across production KPIs

* Uphold high standards of health & safety across the department

Qualifications & Experience:

* Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial production role

* Exposure to extrusion or plastics manufacturing is advantageous

* Strong working knowledge of health & safety and quality systems

* Effective communicator with leadership and delegation skills

* Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities

* Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

* Relevant technical or leadership training is desirable

If you have the experience to succeed in this role then reach out today we look forward to hearing from you