How to hire an extrusion supervisor

How to hire an extrusion supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step extrusion supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an extrusion supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new extrusion supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an extrusion supervisor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   An extrusion supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, extrusion supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of extrusion supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Extrusion Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Extrusion Supervisor		$21-46
   3rd Shift Supervisor	A 3rd shift supervisor is responsible for monitoring the operations and staff performance of a specific shift. 3rd shift supervisors strategize on effective business techniques to maximize staff's productivity and improve customers' experience... Show more	$12-19
   Production Control Supervisor	Production control supervisors assist with production and workflow scheduling procedures. They recognize quantitative indicators for effective measurements and possess a penchant for the planning, directing, supervising, and evaluating employee work... Show more	$25-49

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Extrusion
   • Safety Procedures
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Direct Reports
   • Cost Reduction
   • SPC
   • Equipment Performance
   • Quality Products
   • Safety Audits
   • Production Schedules
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Production Methods
   • Extruders
   • Troubleshoot

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   Responsibilities:

   • Schedule and prioritize jobs, managing inventories to meet customer demand using FIFO manufacturing disciplines.
   • Schedule and prioritize jobs, managing inventories to meet customer demand using FIFO manufacturing disciplines.
   • Perform maintenance and repairs on chillers, split systems, pumps, boilers, HVAC, and building automate control system.
   • Charge with supervising night shift operations for product and order management relate to spare aircraft parts for 3rd party logistics company.
   • Direct materiel management activities involve in developing, operating, implementing and analyzing manual and automate integrated logistics systems.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your extrusion supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An extrusion supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, extrusion supervisors' average salary in mississippi is 40% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level extrusion supervisors 54% less than senior-level extrusion supervisors.
   • Certifications. An extrusion supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an extrusion supervisor's salary.

   Average extrusion supervisor salary

   $66,584yearly

   $32.01 hourly rate

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   Entry-level extrusion supervisor salary

   $45,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 22, 2025

4. Writing an extrusion supervisor job description

   A job description for an extrusion supervisor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an extrusion supervisor job description:

   Extrusion supervisor job description example

   Job DescriptionOur client, a leading flexible packaging company, is seeking an experienced Extrusion Supervisor to join their growing team at their Rocky Mount, VA facility. In this position, you will be responsible for maintaining safety, quality and production in the extrusion department while ensuring that all company policies and regulations are being followed properly.
   Daily Responsibilities:
   
   - Mentor, coach, and oversee the work of the team to meet safety, operational, and quality needs
   - Oversee and direct all daily production activities of the press department by continuously performing department walk throughs throughout each shift
   - Ensure achievement of quality, production, productivity and safety goals for specific department/shift
   - Monitor production activity and data to develop solutions or recommendations to continuously improve processes in support of operational goals and objectives
   - Responsible for process improvement plans such as LEAN and 5S
   - Responsible for assisting with hiring and ensure quality training of new employees. Actively monitor trainee progress, provide feedback and arrange additional training for employees
   - Validate all quality checks are being performed properly
   - Perform startups on all new jobs
   - Coordinate and schedule jobs according to our customers' requirements. Maintain a customer focused perspective in all activities initiated to ensure that customer needs are successfully met
   - Conduct timely and detailed employee evaluations of production associates
   - Oversee performance concerns and/or disciplinary action as required in a fair, consistent and confidential manner
   - Responsible for accurate accounting of employees worked hours for payroll purposes
   - Work effectively with neighboring plant departments in a team environment to develop multi-functional solutions
   
   Requirements:
   
   - 5+ years of experience with extrusion processes
   - 5+ years of experience in a leadership role within a production, warehouse, or manufacturing environment
   - Previous experience working in a manufacturing plant utilizing computer, dollies, forklift, hand tools, safety knives, tape measure, packaging equipment, pallet jacks and standard safety equipment
   - Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Visio, and Outlook email and calendar capabilities
   - Ability to read, comprehend and write correspondence, and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to fellow employees

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5. Post your job

   To find extrusion supervisors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any extrusion supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level extrusion supervisors with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your extrusion supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit extrusion supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with extrusion supervisor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new extrusion supervisor

   Once you've selected the best extrusion supervisor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new extrusion supervisor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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