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Wis-Pak, Inc.

QA Manager - Hattiesburg

Wis-Pak, Inc., Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States, 39400

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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 The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager ensures that products and services meet established quality standards and meet customer expectations. This role oversees the development and enforcement of quality policies, manages QA teams, leads testing and audit activities, and drives continuous improvement. Success requires strong technical knowledge of testing and quality methodologies, as well as effective leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Job Duties / Essential Skills

Strong leadership and team-development abilities.

Proficiency in quality management principles, methodologies, and tools (including manual and automated testing).

Excellent problem‑solving, critical‑thinking, and data‑analysis skills.

Clear and effective communication, documentation, and reporting abilities.

High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Strong organizational and project‑management skills in a fast‑paced environment.

Knowledge of relevant industry regulations, standards, and company processes.

Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment.

Schedule department safety meetings and participate in food safety training, meetings, and reviews.

Maintain adequate inventory of lab supplies, water treatment materials, and product ingredients.

Core Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance plans, standards, and procedures, including inspection protocols and sampling plans.

Lead, mentor, and evaluate QA team members; support training and promote a collaborative, high‑performance environment.

Oversee manual and automated testing activities to ensure products meet defined quality requirements before release.

Monitor product performance, analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement improvement initiatives.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies; prepare reports and present findings to senior leadership.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve quality issues and gather feedback for process improvement.

Support departmental financial planning, including budget development and resource allocation.

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

B.A. or B.S. Degree preferred or 5 years of quality manager experience

Food/beverage manufacturing experience preferred.

Strong skills in 8D, SPC, FMEA preferred.

HACCP certification.

Possess good skills in math, writing, and science.

Critical thinking skills.

Computer skills include Excel and Word programs.

Possess good people and team building skills.

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 Make a Difference? Join us and be part of a team that's refreshing the world—one bottle at a time.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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