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.

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Recruiter Contact:

TAWANA MUHAMMAD

Tawanamuhammad@ykkap.com

YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workforce.

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