Plastics Compounding Line Lead

Grow your leadership in advanced plastics manufacturing

Join Teknor Apex in Jacksonville, TX and lead a high-performing team on the production floor. If you’re energized by safe operations, tight quality control, and smooth changeovers, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact every shift.

Key outcomes you’ll drive

• Hit daily output goals while safeguarding people, equipment, and product
• Plan and stage equipment, raw materials, and staffing for upcoming runs
• Apply customer and Teknor Color Company quality standards to every lot
• Pull and manage batch cards and documentation
• Troubleshoot and operate production equipment as needed
• Guide operators through efficient process flow, assisting with changeovers and line operation
• Log shift performance data in the daily production report
• Model, reinforce, and enforce company rules, policies, and safe work practices
• Lead a safe shift and prepare the line for the next team
• Follow procedures, work instructions, and test methods; conduct and record in-process tests and Q.C. checks of finished goods
• Flex across overtime or alternate shifts as needed

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED
• 2–3 years running production equipment; plastics process knowledge preferred
• Experience with plastic extrusion equipment preferred
• Forklift certification
• Clear written and verbal communication
• High accuracy, strong attention to detail, and ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team
• Lift/carry 55 lbs and wear a respirator as needed
• Must be 18 years of age to work at Teknor Apex.

Proficiencies

• Customer Service
• Supervisory Experience
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Plastic Extrusion Experience
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Where you’ll work and report

• Location: Jacksonville, TX
• Reports to: Production Manager
• Third-shift role; 8-hour production shifts with weekly pay
• Shift differential available for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Overtime production schedule published 1 year in advance—no production is scheduled for most holiday weekends

Compensation & benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision with very low deductibles and low cost—85% company-paid
• Benefits eligibility within 30 days of hire
• Company-paid wellness programs (smoking cessation, mental health, weight loss)
• Up to 7% employer 401(k) contribution plus free financial planning assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Two weeks paid vacation and 13 paid holidays
• $1,000.00 sign-on bonus paid as follows: $250 after 30 days, $250 after 90 days, $500 after 180 days (6 months)
• Employee referral bonuses
• Monthly bonuses for attendance and performance
• Employee recognition points redeemable for a broad catalog of products (perfect attendance, service milestones, and other achievements)
• Discounts at gyms, restaurants, theme parks, travel, auto, and more
• Annual appreciation events—meals, giveaways, contests
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• Service anniversary recognition

Compliance

***Teknor Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. ***

• Ability to pass a drug screen and physicians physical examination