Production Supervisor- 12HR Night Shift
Altium Packaging · Sherman, TX
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Altium Packaging (packaging) in Sherman, TX. You will lead production operations while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement goals are met.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 58 other live production postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $75k–$94k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 92%
- ✓ Lean 37%
- ✓ Root cause 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Altium Packaging
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Send a short, curious note
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: Altium Packaging in Sherman
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What You'll Do
As the Production Supervisor, you will lead production operations while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement goals are met.
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 needed
- ◆Utilize 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
No experience with our specific equipment? No problem. We are willing to train strong manufacturing leaders who have demonstrated mechanical aptitude and technical
- ◆Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.
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.
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Location Address
4201 S Highway 75, Sherman, Texas 75090
Work Shift
Salary Exempt (United States of America)
Direct and monitor activities of production personnel and manages resources employed in manufacturing of packaging solutions.
Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
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.
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
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
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