Group Leader - Plastics Manufacturing

Flexcraft; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexcraft, a stable family-owned plastics manufacturer in Neptune City, NJ, is seeking a Group Leader to supervise a production team and oversee a designated group of machines during each shift. You will drive performance, maintain safety, and uphold quality standards on the floor.

This full-time role offers a 12-hour rotating schedule (2-2-3) with day and night shifts, opportunities to advance into Supervisory and operations leadership, and a pathway to lead continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Previous leadership, team lead, trainer, or supervisory experience.
• Experience in GMP, ISO, Lean, or 5S manufacturing environments.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment, processes, and production workflows.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and be on your feet for long shifts.

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 in line 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.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred

Tools

IQMS

Job description

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Group Leader - Plastics Manufacturing

Full-Time Manual Labor NEPTUNE CITY, NJ, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1241

Salary Range: $23.00 To $29.00 Annually

12-Hour Rotating Shifts (2-2-3) | Day & Night | Leadership Growth Opportunity

If you're already the person others look to for answers on the production floor, it's time to get recognized for it.

Flexcraft is looking for experienced manufacturing professionals who can lead people, drive performance, and create a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence. Whether you're currently a Lead Operator, Setup Technician, Senior Operator, Team Lead, or acting Supervisor, this role offers an opportunity to expand your leadership responsibilities with a stable, growing manufacturer.

Join a stable, family-owned plastics manufacturer with more than 50 years of success and a state-of-the-art Fort Worth facility. We're looking for leaders who take ownership, develop others, and are committed to helping their teams succeed.

Why Leaders Choose Flexcraft

• Predictable 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule with built-in time off
  • Day Shift: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Night Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
• 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

Why This Role Matters

As a Group Leader, you'll lead a team of production employees and oversee a designated group of machines throughout your shift. You'll help keep production running smoothly, support employee development, solve problems before they become downtime, and ensure safety and quality standards are met every day.

This role serves as a key leadership position between production employees and Supervisors and is often the next step for individuals who aspire to grow into a Supervisor role.

What You'll Do

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 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
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet throughout the shift

Preferred (Not Required)

• Injection molding and/or blow molding experience
• Experience with IQMS or similar ERP/manufacturing software
• Inventory control experience

This role is a natural next step for Lead Operators, Setup Technicians, Team Leads, and acting Supervisors who want to grow into operations leadership. At Flexcraft, advancement is earned through performance, ownership, and the ability to develop others.

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