Supervisor, Production

Production Supervisor – Nights – Olson Dr.

Location:

Chippewa Falls, WI Salary:$70,000 to $75,000 We are looking for a Production Supervisor at our Olson Dr. 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, 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. This role will provide a successful candidate with the opportunity to gain 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 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 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 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. Works 5pm-5:10am on a 2-2-3 shift schedule:
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Monday & Tuesday – Off:
Wednesday & Thursday – Work:
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Off:
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