Driving Supply Chain Excellence at TEX Plastics
13 July 2026
Craig Tunnicliffe appointed Supply Chain Director, strengthening resilience in a volatile global market
A Career Built Within TEX Plastics
TEX Plastics is pleased to announce the promotion of Craig Tunnicliffe to Supply Chain Director, recognising a long-standing career developed within the business and a deep understanding of both customer requirements and operational manufacturing realities.
Craig’s progression reflects the company’s long-established “home grown timber” philosophy — developing talent internally and building leadership from within the organisation rather than relying solely on external recruitment.
Having spent many years working across commercial and customer-facing roles within TEX Plastics, Craig has developed a strong understanding of how supply chain performance directly impacts service levels, production continuity and customer satisfaction. His appointment represents both continuity and progression at a time when supply chain management has never been more critical.
From Commercial Expertise to Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
Craig’s journey at TEX Plastics has been shaped by hands-on involvement with customers, commercial activity and internal coordination between manufacturing and service teams.
This background provides a strong foundation for his new role, where supply chain leadership requires a balance of:
- Customer demand planning and responsiveness
- Supplier relationship management
- Raw material availability and risk mitigation
- Production scheduling alignment
- Cost control and commercial awareness
- Logistics coordination across multiple manufacturing sites
In modern technical injection moulding, the supply chain is no longer a purely transactional function. It is a strategic capability that directly influences delivery performance, competitiveness and long-term customer trust.
Craig’s appointment strengthens TEX Plastics’ ability to manage these interconnected challenges in a structured and forward-looking way.
A Critical Role in a Highly Volatile Global Market
The timing of this appointment is particularly significant given ongoing instability in global raw material markets and wider economic uncertainty.
The plastics industry continues to face a range of external pressures, including:
- Fluctuating polymer resin pricing driven by global energy markets
- Geopolitical instability affecting supply routes and availability
- Inflationary pressures across manufacturing inputs
- Variable lead times from raw material suppliers
- Increased customer demand for cost stability and supply assurance
These factors make supply chain management a highly complex and strategically important discipline.
For TEX Plastics, which supplies technically demanding injection moulded components into sectors such as medical, electronics, construction, buildings & interiors and industrial applications, continuity of supply is essential.
Even relatively small disruptions in raw material availability or pricing can have significant downstream impacts on production planning and customer delivery commitments.
Strengthening Resilience Through Better Supply Chain Control
Craig’s role will focus on strengthening resilience across the TEX Plastics supply chain by improving visibility, coordination and responsiveness.
Key priorities include:
- Enhancing supplier partnerships to improve security of supply
- Strengthening forecasting and demand planning accuracy
- Improving alignment between procurement and production planning
- Managing cost volatility through smarter purchasing strategies
- Ensuring continuity across both UK manufacturing sites
- Supporting the business’s wider investment and efficiency programmes
This approach is designed not only to manage short-term challenges but also to build a more robust and adaptable supply chain for the future.
Supporting the “Home Grown Timber” Philosophy in Leadership Development
Craig’s promotion also reflects the broader culture within TEX Plastics, where internal progression is actively encouraged and supported.
The “home grown timber” philosophy is built on the belief that people who understand the business from within are best placed to lead it forward. Many of TEX Plastics’ senior roles have been filled by individuals who have progressed through operational, technical or commercial pathways within the organisation.
Craig’s appointment continues that tradition, reinforcing the importance of long-term development, internal capability building and knowledge retention.
Craig Tunnicliffe on His New Role
Speaking about his promotion, Craig commented:
“I’m incredibly proud to take on the role of Supply Chain Director at TEX Plastics. Having been part of the business for many years, I understand how critical the supply chain is to everything we do — from customer service to production efficiency.
The current market conditions make this a challenging time, but also an important opportunity to strengthen how we manage risk, build resilience and support our customers. I’m excited to work with the team to continue improving our supply chain performance and ensuring we remain a reliable and responsive partner for our customers.”
Supply Chain as a Strategic Advantage
At TEX Plastics, supply chain management is increasingly recognised as a core strategic capability rather than a supporting function.
In a technical injection moulding environment, success depends on the seamless integration of:
- Material availability
- Production capacity
- Technical capability
- Customer demand
- Logistics and delivery performance
Craig’s appointment strengthens the alignment between these areas, ensuring that supply chain decisions are fully integrated with operational and commercial priorities.
Building for the Future
As TEX Plastics continues to invest in technology, automation, sustainability and process improvement, the supply chain will remain central to delivering value to customers.
Craig Tunnicliffe’s appointment as Supply Chain Director represents a significant step in strengthening that foundation — ensuring the business is well positioned to navigate global uncertainty while continuing to deliver consistent, high-quality service to its customers.
It also reinforces a key message that runs through the organisation: long-term success is built by developing people, strengthening systems and continuously improving how the business operates.