Quality Assurance Supervisor - Hattiesburg, MS

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Hattiesburg, MS, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Food
The Role
Lead and supervise QA team to ensure product quality, safety, and compliance. Oversee QA procedures, lab inventory, calibration, sanitation, and chemical handling. Investigate batch and quality issues, manage quality holds, and participate in cross-functional continuous improvement and food safety/defense initiatives.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Join the Team That Fuels Your Favorite Beverages


At Wis-Pak, we're more than just a manufacturer--we're the driving force behind some of the most recognized and loved beverage brands in the country, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn, and Bubbl'r. Chances are, you've enjoyed one of our products at your favorite restaurant or picked one up at your local store.


As a billion-dollar organization, we're growing fast and innovating even faster. We're looking for passionate, forward-thinking individuals who want to make a real impact. If you're ready to help shape the future of manufacturing and distribution, Wis-Pak is the place for you.


Why You'll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect:

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • 401(K) with Profit Sharing
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Holidays

About the Role


As the Quality Assurance Supervisor, you'll lead the charge in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. You'll manage and mentor a team of QA professionals, implement operational procedures, and foster a culture of engagement and excellence. You'll also serve as a key member of our Food Safety and Food Defense Teams, helping to protect the integrity of our products and processes.


What You'll Do:

  • Supervise and train QA team members, assigning work schedules and daily direction.
  • Ensure all QA procedures, records, and policies are current and compliant.
  • Understand and oversee quality specifications, water treatment functions, and chemical handling.
  • Maintain inventory of lab supplies, sanitation chemicals, and product ingredients.
  • Manage calibration records and upgrade lab testing equipment as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with plant sanitation requirements and schedule annual PMs for lab equipment.
  • Investigate batching and quality issues and oversee the quality hold program.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects focused on quality, safety, productivity, and continuous improvement.

DISCLAIMER: The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.


What We're Looking For


You're a hands-on leader with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for quality.


You'll bring:

  • A strong background in Quality Assurance.
  • Higher education with emphasis in math, physics, or chemistry (preferred).
  • Prior supervisory experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Professional communication and presentation skills.
  • Effective team leadership and teambuilding abilities.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
  • Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Our Commitment to You


Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We comply with EEOC regulations and use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.


Ready to lead quality with confidence? Apply today and help us deliver excellence in every drop.

Skills Required

  • Strong background in Quality Assurance
  • Higher education with emphasis in math, physics, or chemistry
  • Prior supervisory experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Professional communication and presentation skills
  • Effective team leadership and teambuilding abilities
  • Authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis (no visa sponsorship)
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at necessary level for the role
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The Company
HQ: Watertown, WI
206 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Wis-Pak was founded in 1969 to provide a centralized supply of canned soft drink products to its owners. A building was constructed in Watertown, Wisconsin, and equipped with a can line. Production began in 1970. Wis-Pak has since become one of the largest and most successful cooperative companies in the soft drink industry. Wis-Pak is owned by 37 Shareholders, representing 65 Pepsi-Cola franchises. Their franchises cover parts of Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. The wholly-owned subsidiaries include eight filling plants, a transportation company, a bottled water company, and a company for centralized administration. In 2004, Wis-Pak formed a majority-owned subsidiary, WP Beverages, LLC, to purchase the Pepsi-Cola franchise operations of Madison, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois. Additional franchises acquired by WP Beverages include Iron Mountain, MI (2006), Mitchell, SD (2008), Park Falls, WI (2017), Rock Island, IL (2018), and Green Bay, WI (2019).

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