Are you ready to lead from the front in a dynamic manufacturing environment? We’re looking for a driven Plastic Compounding Lead to run our state-of-the-art extrusion line—from raw material intake to final pellet output. You’ll fine-tune processes with our Material Scientist, manage key equipment like extruders and pelletizers, and ensure top-tier quality in every batch. You'll troubleshoot in real time, mentor a team of operators, and keep our operations running smoothly and safely. With cross-functional collaboration and a critical role in new product development, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in a fast-paced, innovation-driven setting!salary: $70,000 - $95,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: No Degree RequiredResponsibilitiesTake full ownership of the plastic compounding line, from raw material intake to final pellet output .• Process Optimization: Work with the Material Scientist to establish and refine process parameters to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency across various resin formulations. • Equipment Oversight: Manage extruders, feeders, mixers, chillers, pelletizers, and auxiliary equipment; ensure proper maintenance and calibration .• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with QA/QC teams to implement rigorous quality standards and testing protocols for compounded materials .• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues with materials, equipment, or processing conditions in real time .• Team Leadership: Provide direction to operators and technicians, including training, performance feedback, and scheduling .• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate production records, batch logs, and process sheets; ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.• Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, engineering, and supply chain teams to support new product development and scale-up efforts.The essential functions of this role include:wearing steel toe shoesmanual lifting up to 50lbsworking up to 8 hrs of overtime per weekSkillsExtrusion (5 years of experience is preferred)Manufacturingplasticplastics manufacturingQuality AssuranceTestingProduction ControlOperationsmachine operatorQualificationsYears of experience: 6 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.