Full-Time

Production Lead

Altium Packaging

Altium Packaging

1,001-5,000 employees

Rigid plastic packaging design and manufacturing

Compensation Overview

$27/hr

+ Bonus potential + 401(k) employer contributions

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Buena Park, CA, USA

In Person

Associate's

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
GMP
Injection Molding

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Requirements
  • Ability to work the assigned shift and work mandatory overtime or fill in for call-ins when necessary.
  • Basic computer skills, including the ability to use email.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.
  • Attention to detail, problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork abilities.
  • Ability to maintain good standing.
  • High school diploma with an associate degree or equivalent is preferred.
  • One to three years of experience.
  • Ability to stand for 8 to 12 consecutive hours and remain stationary for extended periods.
  • Ability to move around the production floor and move, adjust, and position objects weighing 10 to 45 pounds.
  • Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach, and grasp during an 8- to 12-hour period.
  • Ability to work in an environment with fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noise, and possible outdoor seasonal weather conditions.
  • Proper use of personal protective equipment is required at all times.
Responsibilities
  • Provide direction and support to employees in Injection Molding, Blow Molding, and/or Reheat Stretch while driving compliance with safety, quality, good manufacturing practices, standard operating procedures, and company policies.
  • Act as a change agent by communicating and overseeing changes such as learning new skills, customer or business needs, shift changes, and overtime.
  • Apply consistency and integrity when dealing with employees, policy compliance, company relationships, company data, and performance.
  • Foster morale and employee engagement to drive retention.
  • Champion a safety culture with the Production Supervisor, ensure a safe work environment, and promote safe behavior.
  • Help lead safety culture and improvement efforts toward a zero-incident environment.
  • Monitor environmental conditions that may affect employee safety and security and take corrective action.
  • Operate machines as needed.
  • Communicate specifications, job orders, and company policies so employees learn and comply with them.
  • Lead improvement initiatives to increase throughput and reduce downtime and waste.
  • Improve current systems and procedures and lead continuous improvement activities.
  • Provide feedback to the Production Supervisor or Manager concerning employee performance and behavior.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • A high school diploma with an associate degree or equivalent is preferred.

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

  • Altium's 2026 blog highlights dairy, sustainability, and PCR innovation momentum.
  • Job postings rose 27.5% in 2026, signaling hiring despite modest headcount decline.
  • GIC's ownership and Altium's scale support acquisitions and end-market diversification.

What critics are saying

  • Dairy Brands sued Altium in 2023 over contract disputes in Texas federal court.
  • Sage Plastics trade-secret litigation in 2024 exposes know-how leakage and employee-mobility risk.
  • A prolonged CEO transition after Sean Fallmann's 2025 retirement can disrupt execution.

What makes Altium Packaging unique

  • Altium has 65 North American facilities and 100% recyclable packaging across categories.
  • It pioneered 100% recycled plastic bottles and pushes high-PCR lightweight designs.
  • Its new early-2026 eCommerce platform strengthens customer stickiness and ordering convenience.

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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

PR Newswire
Nov 15th, 2023
Envision Plastics Celebrates National Recycling Day With Event To Launch Expanded Ecoprime® Recycling Capacity

"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. .