Lead, Production - Days

Premium Waters, Inc.; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

401(K)

Job summary

Premium Waters, Inc. is seeking a Lead, Production - Days to help run our high-speed bottling line and train 6–8 production staff. You will foster a safe, efficient, and inclusive environment while maintaining quality and meeting production goals.

The role requires hands‑on leadership on the production floor, knowledge of GMP, SQF and FDA requirements, and a commitment to cost control and customer service. Shift: 5am–5:10pm, 2‑2‑3 schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years Packaging or Manufacturing.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Must be able to complete forklift certification course and drive a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on the production floor to train 6–8 personnel.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and high‑performing work environment.
• Oversee day‑to‑day production activities and maintain quality and efficiency.
• Execute packaging and food safety checks and document results.
• Maintain equipment and facilities, ensuring timely production delivery.

Skills

Packaging

Manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

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Lead, Production - Days

Salary Range: $27.38 To $27.38 Annually

Salary: $27.38/hour

We are looking to add a Production Shift Lead to our new high-speed bottling line to carry out our company mission of maintaining an inclusive culture of trust, honesty, humility, integrity, and candor in our dealings with others, ourselves, and our communities.

Who are we?

• Premium Waters is the 2 nd largest bottler of private label bottled water products in the U.S.A. We are committed to providing high quality bottled water in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Our Teams focus on proactively supporting safety, understanding sustainability, and building lasting relationships.

Your part in our story:

The Production Shift Lead acts as backup to the Production Supervisor. Together with the Production Supervisor, the Production Shift Lead is responsible for training all production and injection molding staff and overseeing day-to-day production activities. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe work group that is focused on quality, customer service, people development, and producing products at the lowest possible cost.

• Assist the Production Supervisor in leading a team of 6-8 production personnel.
  • Through leadership that promotes putting people first, operating honestly, ethically, and promoting/advancing a strong team-oriented environment
• Fostering an inclusive and supportive environment through a feedback-driven workplace where every employee feels heard, valued, and empowered.
• Driving safety compliance for all employees by setting and enforcing safety guidelines

(a company safety champion).

• Provides hands‑on safety training for all Production staff.
• Together with the Production Supervisor, He/she will lead, motivate, and delegate personnel in the Production area of responsibility.
• This position requires a minimum of 95% of time on the production floor, developing and supporting employees. As well as hands‑on setup, training, and troubleshooting of all the packaging and production equipment.
• Execute a multitude of packaging & food safety Quality Checks and document appropriately into the Food Safety and Quality Assurance software used by Premium Waters.
• Acquire in‑depth knowledge of our automated packaging and manufacturing equipment.
  • This position will require hands‑on operation, training, and troubleshooting of the following equipment: Molding equipment, fillers, labelers, cappers, case packers, and robotic palletizers.
• Ensure Production employees are trained in quality and machinery operations, as well as all operating procedures relevant to their roles.
• Have or acquire knowledge of GMP's, sanitation standards, and SQF & FDA requirements.
  • Ensures all production staff follow key steps in quality and food safety processes.
• Ensuring the on‑time delivery of our products to all our customers, as dictated by the production schedule.
• Maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the entire production area.
  • Ensuring proper maintenance and care of all machines, tools, and other auxiliary equipment
• Completion or verification of completion of all paperwork on time and accurately.
• Work 5am-5:10pm on a 2-2-3 shift schedule:
  • Work: Monday & Tuesday – Off: Wednesday & Thursday – Work: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
  • Off: Monday & Tuesday – Work: Wednesday & Thursday – Off: Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Why work with us?

We strive to foster an environment that celebrates differences in our teams at all PWI locations. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce results in better decision‑making, faster and more innovative problem solving, and creates a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription Drug, and Vision Program –on DAY ONE
• Dental – on DAY ONE
• A generous PTO program -112 hours in your first year!
• Gym Reimbursement Program and Company Paid Wellness Coach
• Online Virtual Care
• Company Paid Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, Children
• Company Paid Long and Short‑Term Disability
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement Program – to supplement your current skillset or advance to a higher position.
• 401(K) – Company Match 100% up to 4%
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Water Program – Free Water
• Referral Bonus
• Daily Pay
• FREE physical therapy on site!
• FREE access to near‑site health care clinic (employees only)!

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Premium Waters, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace.

About you – preferred requirements for this role

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years Packaging or Manufacturing
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
• Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills.
• Must be able to complete the forklift certification course and drive a forklift.