Supervisor, Production

Premium Waters•Chippewa Falls, WI

13d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required
Minimum of 2 years of packaging or manufacturing experience is required.
Previous leadership experience is required
Proficient organizational & computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel are required.
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.

Nice To Haves

higher education in Leadership studies and/or Business is preferred.
Packaging and/or manufacturing experience with a beverage, food, or liquid consumer products manufacturer is preferred.
leadership experience in a manufacturing setting and/or supervisory experience with direct reports preferred.
Prior knowledge of GMP’s, sanitation standards, and FDA requirements is helpful.

Responsibilities

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.