QA Manager - Hattiesburg, MS

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.
• 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 make a difference? Join us and be part of a team that's refreshing the world--one bottle at a time.