Group Leader - Plastics Manufacturing
About The Position
Flexcraft is seeking experienced manufacturing professionals to join their team as a Production Group Leader. This role is ideal for individuals who are already looked to for answers on the production floor and are ready for recognized leadership. The company is a stable, family-owned plastics manufacturer with over 50 years of success, operating a state-of-the-art facility in Fort Worth. They are looking for leaders who take ownership, develop others, and are committed to team success. The Group Leader will lead a team of production employees, oversee a designated group of machines, ensure smooth production, support employee development, solve problems, and uphold safety and quality standards. This position is a key leadership role between production employees and Supervisors, serving as a potential next step for those aspiring to become Supervisors.
Requirements
- Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to develop employees while holding them accountable to expectations
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced operation
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Previous leadership, team lead, trainer, or supervisory experience
- Experience working in GMP, ISO, Lean, or 5S manufacturing environments
- Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment, processes, and production workflows
- Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet throughout the shift
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Injection molding and/or blow molding experience
- Experience with IQMS or similar ERP/manufacturing software
- Inventory control experience
Responsibilities
- Lead and support a group of production employees and work centers during your shift
- Ensure materials, components, and supplies are available to support uninterrupted production
- Monitor production performance, downtime, scrap, and reporting accuracy
- Verify employees are trained, qualified, and following standard work procedures
- Coordinate job changes, line clearances, setups, and work order transitions
- Assign break and relief coverage and support daily staffing needs
- Promote and enforce PPE, GMP, safety, and quality requirements
- Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready work areas consistent with 5S standards
- Review production documentation for accuracy and completeness
- Coach, develop, and hold team members accountable for performance expectations
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and organization
- Fill in for the Supervisor and lead shift meetings when necessary
- Model our core value: OWN IT
Benefits
- Predictable 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule with built-in time off
- Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend
- $3.00/hour night shift differential
- Long-term stability with a family-owned company
- Opportunity to lead people and influence operational results
- Strong safety culture and commitment to continuous improvement
- Clear pathway into Supervisor and operations leadership roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
