Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work. By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship. We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Vinyl Extrusion Manager to oversee and optimize the daily operations of our vinyl extrusion department in our Residential Window and Door manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of vinyl extrusion processes, including co-extrusions, lamination techniques, and be proficient in troubleshooting and completing minor machinery repairs. This role combines skills in leadership, technical expertise, and continuous improvement to ensure quality, efficiency, and uptime in a fast-paced production environment. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Manage and lead the vinyl extrusion department including personnel, machinery, and production processes. + Develop and execute production schedules to meet daily, weekly, and monthly targets. + Ensure all extruded profiles meet product quality standards and dimensional tolerances. + Monitor material usage, scrap rates, and production yields; implement corrective actions when needed. + Perform routine troubleshooting, adjustments, and minor repairs on extrusion and lamination equipment. + Assist maintenance team in identifying and resolving mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues. + Recommend and help implement preventive maintenance schedules and spare parts inventories.. + Lead or assist with machine setup, calibration, and tooling changes for new products. + Oversee the proper operation of vinyl extruders including temperature controls, screw settings, and die conditions. + Supervise in-line lamination of vinyl profiles ensuring correct adhesive use, temperature, speed, and pressure. + Maintain knowledge of raw materials (PVC resin, additives, color concentrates, adhesives, films) and optimize their usage. + Collaborate with quality assurance to ensure adherence to specifications, certifications, and compliance standards (e.g., ASTM, AAMA). + Maintain accurate production and quality records. + Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for quality issues. + Maintain Inventory control for raw materials, including monthly cycle counts for inventory levels + Oversee tool & die process for extrusion die maintenance. + Train, mentor, and supervise extrusion and lamination operators and technicians. + Conduct performance reviews and support team development. + Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. **Education/Experience:** + Bachelor's degree within a technical field, plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in vinyl extrusion and lamination, preferably in the residential window and door or building materials industry and a minimum of 5 years of manager level experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word + Experience in managing or supervising a production team. + Hands-on knowledge of extrusion machinery, laminators, and auxiliary equipment (e.g., pullers, cutters, haul-offs). + Experience overseeing water chilling systems and bulk material silo systems. + Skilled in minor machine repair, basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. + Experience overseeing vinyl formulations, adhesives, and film application processes. + Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma principles. + Experience working in various ERP and production tracking technology tools. **Physical Demands:** + Lift up to 50 lbs, stand, walk, and sit for long periods, and perform physical troubleshooting. + Required distance vision, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus and ability to distinguish colors. + Proper lifting techniques required. + Occasionally use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. + Travel required for this position is approximately 5%. **Work Environment:** + Manufacturing plant environment – exposure to noise, heat, and moving machinery. + Required to wear appropriate safety protective equipment at the proper times and in the proper environments as outlined by safety program rules. + Constant noise level up to or greater than 85 decibels. + Frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places. + Climate controlled facility with occasional work outside, with minimal exposure to fumes or airborne particles. ​ **Recruiter Contact:** TAWANA MUHAMMAD Tawanamuhammad@ykkap.com **YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workforce.** **YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.** **YKK AP America Inc. participates in the E-Verify program as required by law.** **Learn more about the E-Verify program** **(Opens in a new window)** **.** **YKK AP America Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. 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