Production Supervisor: Lead Teams & Drive Improvement

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

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.