Production Supervisor - Manufacturing Operations
About the job
- A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, such as a supervisor, lead, team lead, shift lead, or similar leadership role.
- Strong experience leading production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand how manufacturing equipment operates.
- Experience using basic hand tools and performing basic equipment adjustments.
- Ability to troubleshoot production and equipment-related issues.
- Strong communication, coaching, and employee development skills.
- Ability to work extended hours when necessary to support operational needs.
- Lead, coach, and develop hourly production employees.
- Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct employee training, performance discussions, and development planning.
- Build employee engagement and promote a positive work environment.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and workforce development initiatives.
- Oversee daily production activities to ensure schedule attainment and customer commitments are met.
- Monitor productivity, efficiency, quality, and waste metrics.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, and production performance.
- Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and workflow to maximize operational effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Serve as the primary production floor leader and technical resource for operators.
- Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime.
- Make basic machine adjustments and assist with equipment setup as needed.
- Utilize hand tools and mechanical troubleshooting skills to support operations.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance activities with the maintenance team.
- Help identify root causes of equipment and process issues and implement corrective actions.
- Work reasonable mandatory overtime when required by business needs.
- Plastics manufacturing experience.
- Experience with automated production equipment.
- Continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or process improvement experience.
- Preventive maintenance knowledge.
About the company
Altium Packaging makes rigid plastic packaging and containers, including bottles, jugs, and other containers for beverage, food, household chemical, and personal care markets. It offers end-to-end packaging solutions: package design, engineering, and manufacturing, enabling customers to develop their brands through tailored packaging. The company differentiates itself by being a leader in sustainable packaging, including offering 100% recycled plastic bottles and ongoing use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials, alongside its customer-centric design and full-service approach. Its goal is to help brands grow with packaging that meets their functional needs while advancing sustainable practices in packaging.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$2B
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Plastic Industries and Andersen Plastics acquisitions expanded capacity in 2022 and 2025.
- Altium's 100% recycled bottles and high-PCR claims win brands chasing 2026 sustainability targets.
- More than 65 facilities let Altium localize supply and cut freight for beverage customers.
What critics are saying
- Revenue depends on virgin resin and PCR spreads, squeezing margins when resin markets shift.
- Leadership turnover from Sean Fallmann to John Mooers on July 7, 2025 disrupts execution.
- Any missed FDA, New Jersey PCR, or OSHA compliance triggers customer losses and shutdowns.
What makes Altium Packaging unique
- Altium Packaging runs 65 North American facilities and 4,000 employees as of August 2026.
- Envision Plastics supplies FDA-cleared EcoPrime® PCR for food-contact packaging in 2026.
- John Mooers, ex-Silgan, became CEO on July 7, 2025, sharpening operating discipline.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development Budget
Company News
"Coming together on National Recycling Day to celebrate this achievement is incredibly fulfilling, and I'm proud of our team and the commitment to being the industry's preferred supplier of fit-for-food contract HDPE PCR." said Altium Packaging's President and Chief Executive Officer, Sean Fallmann. .