Production Supervisor-12 Hour Day Shift

Consolidated Container Company; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Bessemer, AL seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a fast-paced manufacturing operation on the Day Shift. You will mentor hourly staff, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and ensure smooth handoffs at shift changes.

The role requires hands-on leadership, mechanical aptitude, and proven ability to troubleshoot equipment while building a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in supervisory roles (Supervisor/Lead/Shift Lead).
• Strong ability to guide production teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of how manufacturing equipment operates.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools and equipment adjustments.
• Ability to troubleshoot production and equipment-related issues.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and employee development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hourly production employees and develop the team.
• Ensure safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement goals are met.
• Oversee daily production to meet schedule commitments and performance metrics.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and workflow for operational effectiveness.
• Support maintenance with preventive maintenance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Team development

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Location Address

Location Address: 3152 Dublin Ln, Ste 102, Bessemer, Alabama 35022 Work Shift: Salary Exempt - 7 day, 12-hour (United States of America) Bessemer, AL | Manufacturing Operations | Day Shift Lead People. Improve Processes. Make an Impact. Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys developing teams, troubleshooting equipment, and driving production results? We're looking for a Production Supervisor to lead operations at our Bessemer manufacturing facility, a fast-paced environment that produces packaging solutions used by customers across multiple industries. This is an opportunity for a leader who is comfortable on the production floor, enjoys mentoring employees, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves to help solve problems when equipment or processes need attention. Schedule Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM This leadership role requires flexibility. Supervisors are expected to arrive before the start of the shift to prepare for daily operations and remain after shift end to ensure a smooth transition and communication handoff with the incoming team.

What You'll Do

As the Production Supervisor, you will lead production operations while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement goals are met.

Leadership & Team Development

• 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

Production & Operational Excellence

• 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

Technical & Mechanical Responsibilities

• 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 neededUtilize 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

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment


• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Plastics manufacturing experience


• Experience with automated production equipment


• Continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or process improvement experience


• Preventive maintenance knowledge

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to lead a high-impact manufacturing operation

Hands-on role with visibility and influence on plant performance

Work alongside a team that values safety, quality, integrity, and continuous improvement

Develop your technical and leadership skills while growing your manufacturing career

Training available on our processes and equipment for candidates with strong leadership and mechanical foundations

Ideal Candidate

You are a manufacturing leader who enjoys being on the floor with your team, solving problems, improving processes, and driving results. You understand that great supervisors balance people leadership with technical knowledge and are willing to step in when equipment, processes, or production challenges arise. If you're mechanically inclined, technically capable, and passionate about leading teams in a manufacturing environment, we'd love to talk with you.

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 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! We are the National Leader in a Stable, Growing Industry! Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America. We serve a diverse customer base in the dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, pharmaceuticals, and beverage/juice segments. With a network of more than 70 rigid plastic packaging manufacturing facilities, two recycled resins facilities, and 4,000 employees, Altium Packaging has an integrated network that consistently delivers reliable and cost-effective packaging and recycled resin solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of customers. From its state-of-the art Studio PKG, to the recycling technologies of Envision Plastics, to its experienced manufacturing teams across its network, Altium Packaging delivers high performance, cost-effective solutions.