Group Leader - Plastics Manufacturing
About The Position
Flexcraft is seeking a bilingual Production Group Leader for its Fort Worth plastics manufacturing facility. The Group Leader leads production employees and oversees a designated group of machines during a shift, helping maintain smooth production, develop employees, resolve issues before they cause downtime, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. This is a key leadership role between production employees and Supervisors, with a potential pathway into a Supervisor or other operations leadership role. The position follows a 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule, with day shifts from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM or night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM. The posting notes every other weekend is a three-day weekend and a $3.00-per-hour night shift differential. Flexcraft describes itself as a stable, family-owned plastics manufacturer with more than 50 years of success and a state-of-the-art facility.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Bilingual English and Spanish, or English and Creole.
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 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 the 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, 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 the company’s core value, “OWN IT.”
Benefits
- Predictable 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule with built-in time off.
- Every other weekend is a three-day weekend.
- $3.00-per-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
