Extrusion Process Specialist

Job Description INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.Extrusion Process Specialist Based in West MidlandsThe Company:A family owned and run extrusion company developing, manufacturing and selling industrial hose, pipes and ducting products based in the West Midlands. For the last 7 years the focus has been applying innovation and passion for quality to the current and future products required by the hose and ducting market. During this time it has grown by 250% and has a plan, supported by further investment, for growth both in the UK and International markets. All products are manufactured in the UK on 30 extruders with up to three on a line, with more being installed in 2026. The business is an engineering led company keen on new processes, capabilities and talent to help drive this innovation.Job Role:Reporting to the Technical Director the Process Specialist will be working on a variety of extrusion process improvements, new production lines and supporting new product trials. The focus for the company is to improve process consistency to make higher performance products and reduce scrap whilst also introducing new processes with best practises. This role will be working with an experienced quality and technical team to develop our new training program, new tooling, setting sheets and 5S.Main responsibilities:Process Control:Trial new materials and process improvements then test samples to scientifically assess benefitsReduce scrap by improving start-up procedures, tooling, trainingMake sure start-up checks and inspections are completed by setters and operatorsCheck material processing recommendations are being followed using SOPs or setting sheetsAssess extrusion stability from first principles and come up with improvementsCreate setting sheets for new products and trials, continuously improve them and monitor if jobs are run to themKnowledge and Expertise:Professional qualification (degree or apprenticeship) or part-qualified with relevant experienceExpertise in extrusion is required, training will be given in house on how the company manufacture spiral and braided hosesGood understanding of extruders, extrusion heads and polymers from first principlesKnowledge of extrusion tooling designPreviously written shop floor documents and proceduresMixture of theory and hands on experienceProven experience in process and continuous improvementStrong track record of control and analysis and able to provide quantifiable examples of success in process improvements.The Person:A passion for manufacturing and operational improvementWorks well cross functionally with different culturesResilience and adaptabilityFlexible as will be working between 2 sites in Kitts Green and ColeshillFor reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.To apply please contact Jason [email protected] (0) 1789 207070Why select Listgrove? Five Decades of Market Intelligence Unrivalled Industry Networks Recognised International brand HR Qualified ProfessionalsTo hear from our clients on how we have supported their search for talent and HR needs, please visit Listgroves Case Studies page.Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027.Performance through People.Please visit www.listgrove.com for more information on our services, global success and testimonials.Listgrove Limited Registered in England No: 01197713

Created: 2026-03-07