Manager, Warehouse

Location : Chippewa Falls, WI

Salary :

Based on experience and education

Due to a retirement, we are looking to add a Warehouse Manager to our team 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.

Premium Waters is 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.

Interested? Keep on reading!

Who are we?

Premium Waters, Inc. was founded in1994 when Cy Chesterman of The Chesterman Company ventured into the bottled water business by purchasing a bottled water plant in Willmar, Minnesota. Since 1994, Premium Waters has grown into a leader in the bottled water industry. Premium Waters has hundreds of employees, growing revenues and sales across North America.

At Premium Waters, we are on a mission to continuously grow and expand our services while lending a helping hand to our communities. We donate an enormous amount of water per year to our communities, and volunteer throughout the year helping a variety different organizations meet goals and help others..

Our vision :

We are a customer responsive, innovative bottled water supplier that functions in a safe, caring and participative environment. We will be a responsive provider of high quality, low cost bottled water. Our actions demonstrate how we value our customers. We will drive out costs in everything we do. We will treat each other respectfully. We will regard our Team Members as Premium Waters’ most valuable resource. We will have a positive impact on our community and environment. We will deliver excellent value to all of our stakeholders.

What you’ll be working on

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the leadership of the warehouse.

Currently there are two shift supervisors that report to this position.

A key facet of this position is ensuring accurate and timely shipment of customer orders.

Essential Job Duties :

Maintain a safe working environment for employees through daily huddles and BBS observations.

Resolving all employee safety timely and effectively.

Communicate all warehouse items at the daily meeting.

Attend production meetings for updates on any potential problems.

3. Communicate with Customer Service with load exceptions.

4.

Develop strategies for proper inventory placement.

5.

Ensure on time and accurate shipment of customer orders.

6.

Ensure that all drivers are following OSHA and FMCSA guidelines for truck and forklift operation and inspections. Daily inspections and training updates.

Oversee the equipment reliability of all warehouse equipment. Ensure PM’s are scheduled and completed for all equipment.

Conduct facility repairs as needed (exterior, interior, docks, doors, lighting).

Be the primary contact for all forklift, racking and mole vendors.

Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations.

Must be able to become an IBWA Certified Plant Operator (CPO).

Oversee the fleet management.

Responsible for maintaining the warehouse budget.

Non-Essential Job Duties :

Performs related work as assigned by Plant Manager.

In the absence of this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover responsibilities.

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 Prescription Drug with a Company Vision Program

Dental

A generous PTO program

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

401(K) – Company Match 100% up to 4%

Bereavement Leave

Volunteer Time Off Program

Holiday Pay

Employee Water Program – Free Water

Referral Bonus

Daily Pay

FREE physical therapy on site

FREE employee access to our near-site clinic effective January 1, 2026

About you – preferred requirements for this role

Qualifications :

Associate’s degree in Business Management or equivalent experience

1-3 years of progressive Warehouse experience

Forklift certified and experienced

Basic business acumen

Ability to build strong relationships with team members and internal customers

Knowledge and understanding of Federal, State and Local legislation regarding employment and labor laws

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to handle highly sensitive information

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Getting the job

Apply online at www.premiumwaters.com.

Phone screening will begin to take place as applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!