Production Lead, IBM and IM - C Shift

Altium Packaging; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) plan with company contributions

Bon u potential

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and training opportunities

Rewards and recognition programs

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Sparta, Tennessee, seeks a Production Lead to assist the Production Supervisor on Injection Molding, Blow Molding, and Reheat Stretch lines. You will promote safety, quality, and GMP, coach employees, and drive continuous improvement to increase throughput while reducing downtime and waste.

The role requires teamwork, flexibility with shifts, and the ability to work overtime as needed. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to success in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• 1–3 years’ experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.
• Ability to work well with teams and adapt to shift schedules.
• Strong problem solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Supervisor with directing and supporting employees on Injection Molding, Blow Molding, and Reheat Stretch lines.
• Drive safety, quality, and GMP adherence; promote a zero-incident culture.
• Act as change agent; manage learning, shift changes, and overtime.
• Communicate clearly to ensure compliance with specifications and policies.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce downtime/waste.
• Provide feedback on employee performance and behavior to supervisors.
• Perform machine operations as needed and support production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Overtime readiness

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Location Address

600 Vista Drive, Sparta, Tennessee 38583

Work Shift

12hr-C Shift (United States of America)

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 through-put, 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.
• 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 Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and RespectSeeking Fulfillment in your Work

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

• medical, dental and vision plans
• company holidays and vacation days
• tuition reimbursement
• learning and training opportunities
• bonus potential
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• rewards and recognition programs
• 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.