Extrusion Manager Location: Birmingham Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Chase Taylor Recruitment is currently working with a leading manufacturer to recruit an experienced Extrusion Manager to oversee and develop the extrusion department within a thriving production facility based in the Birmingham area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with strong technical knowledge of extrusion processes and proven team leadership capabilities, who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee daily operations of the extrusion department, ensuring production targets, product quality, and health & safety standards are consistently achieved. * Lead and mentor a team of extrusion operators and packers. * Manage staffing levels, shift patterns, and resource planning. * Implement and maintain procedures for tooling setup and quality control processes. * Liaise cross-functionally with Maintenance, Toolroom, Warehouse, and Mixing Plant departments to ensure efficient operations. * Analyse performance data, troubleshoot faults, investigate returns, and implement continuous improvement strategies. * Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001 standards and lean manufacturing principles. * Provide backup in quality control including physical property testing. * Support and coordinate material trial...