Lead, Production - Days

Premium Waters • Chippewa Falls, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Premium Waters is hiring a Production Shift Lead for its high-speed bottling line in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The role acts as backup to the Production Supervisor and, together with the supervisor, trains production and injection molding staff and oversees daily production activities. The Shift Lead helps maintain a safe, quality-focused work group that delivers strong customer service, develops employees, and produces goods at the lowest possible cost.

The position assists in leading 6–8 production employees and emphasizes people-first leadership, ethical conduct, teamwork, inclusion, and feedback. At least 95% of the work time is spent on the production floor developing and supporting employees, with hands-on setup, operation, training, and troubleshooting of production and packaging equipment. The role also performs and documents packaging and food-safety quality checks, supports compliance with applicable quality and food-safety processes, and ensures products are delivered on schedule.

The work schedule is 5:00 a.m.–5:10 p.m. on a 2-2-3 rotation. The position is based in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and pays $27.38 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of packaging or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills.
• Ability to complete the forklift certification course and operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Supervisor in leading a team of 6–8 production personnel and act as backup to the supervisor.
• Train production and injection molding staff and ensure employees are trained in quality, machinery operation, and relevant operating procedures.
• Lead, motivate, and delegate personnel in the production area.
• Promote an inclusive, supportive, feedback-driven workplace where employees feel heard, valued, and empowered.
• Set and enforce safety guidelines, drive safety compliance, and provide hands-on safety training for production staff.
• Spend at least 95% of working time on the production floor developing and supporting employees.
• Set up, operate, train employees on, and troubleshoot packaging and production equipment.
• Perform packaging and food-safety quality checks and document them in the company’s Food Safety and Quality Assurance software.
• Ensure production employees follow quality and food-safety processes, including applicable GMP, sanitation, SQF, and FDA requirements.
• Ensure on-time delivery of products according to the production schedule.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness throughout the production area.
• Ensure proper maintenance and care of machines, tools, and auxiliary equipment.
• Complete or verify the timely and accurate completion of paperwork.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and vision program beginning on day one.
• Dental coverage beginning on day one.
• 112 hours of PTO in the first year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Gym reimbursement program and company-paid wellness coach.
• Online virtual care.
• Company-paid life insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• Company-paid long- and short-term disability.
• Company-paid employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• Education/tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 4%.
• Bereavement leave.
• Volunteer time off program.
• Holiday pay.
• Employee water program providing free water.
• Referral bonus.
• Daily pay.
• Free physical therapy onsite.
• Free access to a near-site health care clinic for employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED