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Altium Packaging

Rigid plastic packaging design and manufacturing

Production/Inventory Control Manager

Full-TimeUpdated
$67.7k - $83.3k+ Bonus potential
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Fresno, CA, USA
In Person
Operations & LogisticsInventory Management, Production Planning & Scheduling
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent of four or more years of related work experience in inventory control, logistics, or a related discipline.
  • At least three years of logistics experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Prior experience with Warehouse Management Systems is required.
  • Ability to partner with internal and external customers and manage complex communications.
  • Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally with all levels of external and internal customers.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Office 365 applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and order management systems.
  • Ability to assess situations effectively and make appropriate decisions in a timely manner.
  • Ability to focus on fine details.
  • Ability to solve problems.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to understand inventory and production schedules.
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk on plant floors.
  • Ability to safely perform essential functions in an environment with moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and temperatures that fluctuate seasonally; personal protective equipment is required in production and designated areas.
Responsibilities
  • Establish, plan, and coordinate plant production schedules, ensure the timely availability of materials for production, and maintain accurate inventory of goods.
  • Schedule customer orders in the most economical manner and ensure all required materials are available for production in a timely manner.
  • Work with Plant Accounting to resolve discrepancies identified in Material Usage Variance accounts.
  • Complete production entry and manage work orders.
  • Review machine issues, downtime, preventive maintenance, and their potential impact on overall equipment effectiveness and customers with the production team, Quality, and Customer Service Representatives.
  • Manage cycle counts, negative inventory, and customer-owned inventory.
  • Manage customer-owned inventory and filled goods.
  • Review bills of materials for finished-goods inventory stock-keeping units and submit updates to DMG.
  • Help prevent quality issues, production interruptions, errors, and delays by giving or seeking information from the Sales department.
  • Execute surveys, obtain statistical data, and conduct evaluations as directed.
  • Keep plant purchasing employees updated on supplier status and general efficiency.
  • Maintain, amend, control, record, and document information as directed.
  • Enter daily production reports and manage customer orders economically while ensuring required production materials are available on time.
  • Manage electronic data interchange orders for filled goods.
  • Assist in establishing, controlling, and utilizing a cost-effective supplier list.
  • Negotiate sources of supply and prices, and obtain and administer quotations as necessary.
  • Assist in maintaining, organizing, and consolidating supplier lists for components, raw materials, and miscellaneous commodities.
  • Issue stock and non-stock purchase orders in accordance with existing policy and as directed.
  • Assist in maintaining administrative documentation for procurement, including quotations, price lists, and quality assessments.
  • Work reasonable mandatory overtime as required by business needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with JDE is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement focus are highly preferred.

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

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. .