Production Lead

Altium Packaging; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Buena Park, CA, is seeking a Production Lead to support the Production Supervisor in Injection Molding, Blow Molding, and Reheat Stretch. You will ensure adherence to SOPs, safety, quality, and GMP while guiding a team on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes change management, training, and driving improvements to throughput and waste reduction, with a focus on zero-incident safety culture and effective communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with associate degree or equivalent preferred.
• 1 to 3 years' experience is required or preferred.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to production teams to meet SOPs and safety policies.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase throughput and reduce waste.
• Lead change management and train staff on new processes.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and quality standards.
• Monitor safety and respond to hazards on the shop floor.
• Operate machines as needed.
• Communicate specifications and job orders clearly.

Skills

Teamwork

Shift Flexibility

Overtime

Email Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Education

High school diploma with associate degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

Location Address:

6211 Descanso Ave, Buena Park, California 90620

Work Shift:

8hr-2nd Shift (United States of America)

Position Overview

The Production Lead will help the Production Supervisor by providing direction and support to employees in Injection Molding, Blow Molding, and/or Reheat Stretch team while driving compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, such as Safety, Quality and GMP.

• Act as a Change Agent, using appropriate modes of communication and overseeing change management, such as learning new skills, changes in customer or business needs, or shift changes and overtime.
• Use consistency and integrity in dealings with all employees, policy compliance, company relationships, and company data and performance.
• Drive retention by fostering morale and employee engagement.
• In conjunction with the Production Supervisor, champions a safety culture, ensures a safe work environment, and promotes safe behavior.
• Helps lead and drive safety culture and improvements to achieve a zero-incident environment.
• Monitors environment and becomes aware of conditions that may affect employee safety and security; takes corrective action.
• Operates machines as needed
• Communicates to ensure employees learn and comply with specifications, job orders, and company policies.
• Lead improvement initiatives to increase throughput, reduce downtime, and reduce waste.
• Drive value creation by improving current systems and procedures and lead continuous improvement activities.
• Provide feedback to Production Supervisor or Manager concerning employee performance and behavior.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work well with others.
• Flexible to work assigned shift.
• Ability to work overtime or fill in for call-ins when necessary.
• Be in good standing.
• Be able to use e-mail and communicate effectively.
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Targeted Pay Rate:

$30.00

• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma with associate degree or equivalent preferred.
• 1 to 3 years' experience
• Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job site can be loud. Employee could be exposed to seasonal weather conditions if required to go outdoors. Proper use of PPE is required at all times.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform standing job for 8 to 12 consecutive hours (depending on shift length).
• Remain stationary extended periods of time.
• Move around production floor.
• Move, adjust, and position anywhere from 10 to 45 pounds.
• Identify, recognize and assess documents, machinery and more.
• Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of time during a consecutive 8- to 12-hour period (depending on shift length).

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!

We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
• Focus on the Customer
• Act with HumilityTreat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource - Our People!

We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging!