Production Supervisor [R48516]

Niagara Bottling; Buxton (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the bottled water industry is seeking Team Members for shift management roles. Responsibilities include ensuring product safety and quality, coaching team members, and maintaining effective communication. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing and management, with a focus on safety and productivity.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits packages

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience managing people/projects.
• 6 years of experience preferred for management roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct activities of the assigned shift.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Analyze production schedules and adjust team assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers with the highest quality, most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Essential Functions

• Manage and direct activities of the assigned shift, ensuring product safety, quality, and throughput standards are met.
• Maintain effective working relationships through open communication and involvement to promote a positive environment that maximizes safety, engagement, productivity, and throughput.
• Analyze production schedules, adjust team assignments, and verify job correctness in systems.
• Coach and develop team members, handle employment decisions, and resolve conflicts, partnering with HR and management.
• Inspect raw materials, perform quality checks, and collaborate with maintenance to resolve downtime issues.
• Complete shift reports and conduct safety and quality walkthroughs.
• Interface with other departments to meet customer deadlines.
• Participate in hiring interviews and promote a safety culture through training and meetings.
• Adhere to safety programs, GMP, and Food Safety Standards, and suggest improvements.
• Monitor team attendance and utilize tools to understand line downtime.
• Work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience in manufacturing or a similar environment.
• Experience managing people/projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience in manufacturing and in a management role.

Core Values

Aligned with Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on:

• Lead Like an Owner: Safety, quality, and customer focus.
• InnovACT: Process improvement and waste minimization.
• Find a Way: Proactive problem-solving and technical coaching.
• Empowered to be Great: Coaching, recognition, and conflict resolution.

Education & Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree preferred.

Certification/licenses are not required.

Additional Information

For more details, visit: https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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