Operations Manager

The Operations Manager leads all technical aspects of extrusion operations ensuring optimal process performance product quality and operational efficiency. This role partners closely with production and leads the maintenance engineering and quality teams to drive continuous improvement reduce waste and support safe high-performing manufacturing operations.

• Lead extrusion process optimization troubleshooting and performance improvement across all lines
• Establish and maintain standard process parameters to ensure consistency and quality
• Analyze production data to identify trends and drive efficiency yield and throughput improvements
• Provide hands-on technical support during startups changeovers and operational disruptions
• Leads the Maintenance Team to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Lead Lean/continuous improvement initiatives including scrap and cost reduction efforts
• Ensure processes meet internal quality standards and customer specifications
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process-related issues
• Support capital projects equipment upgrades and new line installations
• Train coach and develop technical staff and operators to build capability across the team

First Shift - 6 AM - 2 PM 

Qualifications :

Required:

• Bachelors degree in engineering Manufacturing or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of extrusion manufacturing experience (plastics vinyl or similar)
• Strong understanding of extrusion processes materials and tooling
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and drive measurable improvements

Preferred:

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Familiarity with ERP/manufacturing systems

Additional Information :

Site Address: 300 Welcome Center Blvd Lexington NC 27295

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO paid holidays FSA life insurance LTD STD 401k EAP discount programs tuition reimbursement training and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO paid holidays FSA life insurance LTD STD 401k EAP discount programs tuition reimbursement training and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement please contact Human Resources at or If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please contact Human Resources at or This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

 

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brands name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for some cases job-seekers are being contacted directly both by phone and other instances these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time