Supervisor, Production

Premium Waters, Inc.; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription Drug, and Vision

Dental

PTO 176 hours

401K company match

Life Insurance

Disability

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Premium Waters, Inc. is seeking a Supervisory, Production - Nights to lead a high speed line in Chippewa Falls, WI. You will coach a 6–8 person team, train staff, and focus on safety, quality, and cost efficiency on the production floor.

The role requires GMP/FDA familiarity, hands‑on equipment setup and troubleshooting, and a 2‑2‑3 schedule with 5pm–5:10am shifts. Beverage manufacturing leadership and MS Office proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of packaging or manufacturing experience required.
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing setting required.
• Proficient organizational and computer skills (MS Office).
• GMPs, sanitation standards, and FDA requirements helpful.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise a team of 6–8 on the production floor and coordinate with 8–15 across shifts.
• Train production and injection molding staff; oversee day‑to‑day operations.
• Ensure safety, quality, and cost controls; maintain equipment and work area.

Skills

Leadership

Packaging/Manufacturing experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Leadership studies (preferred)

Job description

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Supervisor, Production - Nights (High Speed Line)

Full Time – Chippewa Falls, WI, US

Salary: $70,000 to $75,000 Annually

Who are we?

• Premium Waters is the 2nd 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 Supervisor will be responsible for managing shift operations, training all production and injection molding staff, and overseeing day‑to‑day production activities. You will maintain a safe work group focused on quality, customer service, people development, and producing products at the lowest possible cost. Knowledge of equipment setup and troubleshooting is a plus. This role provides a well‑rounded base of experience in both operations and leadership.

• Directly supervise a team of 6‑8 personnel while leading broader cross‑functional initiatives for a group of 8‑15 on your shift to achieve world‑class results through a leadership style that promotes putting people first, operating honestly, ethically, and advancing a strong team‑oriented environment.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive environment through a feedback‑driven workplace where every employee feels heard, valued, and empowered.
• Drive safety compliance for all employees by setting and enforcing safety guidelines (a company safety champion) and providing hands‑on safety training for all direct reports.
• Lead, motivate, supervise, and delegate personnel in the production area of responsibility, requiring a minimum of 85% 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.
• Acquire in‑depth knowledge of automated packaging and manufacturing equipment through hands‑on operation, training, and troubleshooting of 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 GMPs, sanitation standards, and SQF & FDA requirements while ensuring all production staff follow key steps in quality and food safety processes.
• Manage payroll and staffing for the entire production staff on the applicable shift by providing a production roster to ensure adequate personnel and PTO coverage to meet the demands of the production schedule and utilizing the production resources in the most efficient manner possible.
• Ensure on‑time delivery of our products to all our customers, as dictated by the production schedule.
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the entire production area while ensuring proper maintenance and care of all machines, tools, and other auxiliary equipment.
• Communicate and resolve issues with all production department stakeholders through transparent, professional communication with all parties and department heads regarding any issues, watchouts, and/or changes.
• Validate that all manufacturing staff complete and log the required food safety and packaging quality checks in the Premium Waters Food Safety and Quality Assurance Software.
• Complete or verify completion of all paperwork on time and accurately.
• Conduct daily shift change meetings & attend all required meetings.
• Work 5pm‑5:10am 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 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

• Medical, Prescription Drug, and Vision Program – on DAY ONE
• Dental – on DAY ONE
• A generous PTO program – 176 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%
• Employee Water Program – Free Water
• Daily Pay
• FREE physical therapy on site
• FREE access to our near‑site health care clinic (employees only)

About you – preferred requirements for this role

• High school diploma or GED is required, with higher education in Leadership studies and/or Business preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of packaging or manufacturing experience is required.
• Packaging and/or manufacturing experience with a beverage, food, or liquid consumer products manufacturer is preferred.
• Previous leadership experience is required, with leadership experience in a manufacturing setting and/or supervisory experience with direct reports preferred.
• Proficient organizational & computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel are required.
• Prior knowledge of GMPs, sanitation standards, and FDA requirements is helpful.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time – 12‑hour shifts.
• Ability to work a 2‑2‑3 schedule, with occasional flexibility to conduct interviews and attend in‑person or virtual meetings outside that normal shift schedule.
• Basic math skills are needed.
• Strong interpersonal & training skills.
• Strong communication skills – oral and written.
• Safety – Must commit to safety as a mandatory team effort.

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