Supervisor, Production - Days 12-hr shifts

Location: Chippewa Falls, WI

Salary: Based on experience and education

We are looking for a Production Supervisor at our Park Ave. plant 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 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 and related maintenance activities. Supervisors are responsible for maintaining a safe work group that is focused on quality, customer service, people development, and producing product at the lowest cost possible. Experience with troubleshooting machines is a plus. This role will provide a successful candidate the opportunity to gain a well-rounded base of experience in both operations and engineering. 

• Determining commitments that production can make, making those commitments, and then executing to meet those commitments. 
• Utilizing the production resources in the most efficient manner possible. 
• Following and executing to production schedule. 
• Ensuring on time delivery of our products to all our customers as dictated by the production schedule. 
• Setting and enforcing safety guidelines for all employees. 
• Providing safety training for all direct reports. 
• Maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the entire production area. 
• Providing proper maintenance and care to all machines, tools, forklifts, racks and all other equipment. 
• Communicating to Supply Chain, other Production Supervisors, Production Manager and all other parties concerned of any issues, concerns, and/or changes. 
• Completing all paperwork on time and accurately. 
• Verification of time sheets for accuracy relating to hours worked by employees 
• Attending all required meetings. 
• Must have knowledge of the operation of all machines on the production line. 
• Leads the team in order to obtain the best results. 
• Makes contributions as a member of the Premium Waters management team to improve the organization and its image in any way possible. 
• Supervises, directs and motivates the efforts of personnel in the Production area of responsibility. 
• Works 5am-5pm 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 and Dental insurance– on DAY ONE
• A generous PTO program - 176 hours in your first year!
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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%
• Bereavement Leave
• Volunteer Time Off Program
• Employee Water Program – Free Water
• Daily Pay
• FREE access to 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 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel is required.
• Leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Some manufacturing experience with a beverage, food or liquid consumer products manufacturer is preferred. 
• Prior knowledge of GMP’s, sanitation standards and FDA requirements is helpful. 
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time – 12 hour shifts. 
• Basic math skills are needed. 
• Must be able to work flexible hours. 
• Good organizational skills. 
• Good interpersonal skills. 
• Good communication skills – oral and written.
• Safety - Everyone at Premium Waters, Inc. must be involved and committed to safety. This must be a team effort. Together, we can prevent accidents and injuries and keep each other safe and healthy in the work that provides our livelihood. 

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