Production Supervisor

Premium Waters Inc.

Production Supervisor overseeing production operations and staff at Premium Waters' Chippewa Falls plant. Ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in packaging and manufacturing processes.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeChippewa Falls • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 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.
Knowledge of equipment setup and troubleshooting is a plus.
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 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) and providing hands-on safety training for all direct reports.
Leads, motivates, supervises, and delegates 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 our automated packaging and manufacturing equipment through hands-on operation, training, and troubleshooting of 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 while ensuring all production staff follow key steps in quality and food safety processes.
Managing 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.
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 while ensuring proper maintenance and care of all machines, tools, and other auxiliary equipment.
Properly 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.
Completion or verification of completion of all paperwork on time and accurately.
Conducting daily shift change meetings & attending all required meetings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED is required, with higher education in Leadership studies and/or Business is 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 GMP’s, 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Prescription Drug, and Vision Program –on DAY ONE
Dental – 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 physical therapy on site
FREE access to our near-site health care clinic (employees only)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Production OperationsEquipment SetupTroubleshootingQuality AssuranceBasic Math Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTraining SkillsCommunication Skills