General Manager presso The Flexcraft Company

General Manager – Manufacturing Operations

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type: Full-Time 

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Important Note:

As part of our recruiting and employee development process, all candidates are required to complete a 5-minute Culture Index survey before being considered for this position.

🔗 The Flexcraft Company

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Position Summary

The General Manager at Flexcraft is responsible for leading all plant-level operations at our Neptune City facility. This role carries full P&L accountability and is tasked with delivering excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while building high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement.

The General Manager serves as the strategic and operational leader of the facility — aligning daily operations with corporate objectives, optimizing production, and fostering a culture grounded in accountability, innovation, and Flexcraft’s core values: OWN IT.

This is a high-impact leadership role offering strategic influence, operational autonomy, and the opportunity to shape the future of a growing plastics manufacturing business.

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Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Oversee all manufacturing operations including production, quality, maintenance, and logistics
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with corporate goals
• Monitor and improve KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies
• Manage production scheduling, inventory levels, and customer fulfillment
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, coach, and retain a high-performing team
• Establish a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Implement performance management and leadership development programs
• Drive collaboration between departments (Engineering, Quality, Commercial, etc.)
• Champion employee engagement and succession planning

Financial Management

• Develop and manage annual budgets and long-range capital plans
• Drive cost optimization and margin improvements
• Analyze financial performance and implement corrective actions
• Justify capital investments with ROI-focused business cases
• Report monthly and quarterly results to senior leadership

Strategic Planning & Growth

• Create long-term strategies for capacity expansion and process advancement
• Lead implementation of new technologies and systems
• Collaborate with Sales and Engineering on new product introductions
• Build scalable operations to support business growth
• Contribute to corporate-level strategic planning initiatives

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure high customer satisfaction through on-time, high-quality delivery
• Host customer tours and represent the facility during audits and visits
• Build strong partnerships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Support new business development and customer onboarding efforts

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Qualifications

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, or related field (master’s preferred)

Experience & Skills:

• 7–10 years of experience in plant or operations management in plastics manufacturing
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities
• Deep understanding of blow molding, injection molding, and polymer processing
• Proficient with ERP systems (IQMS preferred)
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated success managing large teams and P&L accountability

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Preferred Skills

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification
• Experience launching or scaling manufacturing facilities
• Financial planning and capital investment experience
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and GMP compliance

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Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift boxes weighing 20–40 lbs
• Sit for extended periods and perform repetitive hand/wrist motions
• Frequent reaching, walking, and movement throughout the plant
• Close and color vision required for inspections and computer work

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Important Note:

We utilize a tool called Culture Index as part of our recruiting and employee development process.
 Candidates MUST complete the 5-minute survey at the following link before being considered:

🔗 The Flexcraft Company

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Apply Today!

Join a company that values leadership, innovation, and operational excellence. At Flexcraft, you’ll find competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to lead meaningful change at the highest level.