Production Supervisor - 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

As our Production Supervisor, you will serve as the front-line leader responsible for daily execution, team performance, and shift accountability. You will translate production goals into action by leading employees, reinforcing standards, solving problems, and driving consistent execution on the floor. This role is critical to building a culture of safety, quality, discipline, and continuous improvement while developing the next generation of hourly talent and team leads. This is more than a floor supervision role. It is an opportunity to lead people, improve operations, and build the leadership foundation for future growth within the organization.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize hourly staffing during the shift to meet production demands safely and efficiently
• Own shift execution in safety, quality, productivity, downtime response, housekeeping, and schedule attainment
• Set clear expectations for operators and team members and hold the team accountable for performance, attendance, conduct, and standard work
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to monitor performance, remove barriers, and provide real-time coaching
• Support daily management systems that drive accountability, communication, and follow-through across the operation
• Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to address recurring production issues and improve results
• Develop and mentor hourly employees and team leads through coaching, training, and feedback
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and other support teams to resolve issues and keep production on track
• Promote and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) across all production activities
• Ensure compliance with FDA, SQF, HACCP, and other food safety and regulatory standards
• Support audits, inspections, and required documentation with accuracy and urgency
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, sanitation, changeovers, waste reduction, and operational discipline
• Lead effective shift handoff communication so priorities, issues, and actions are clearly communicated
• Respond to employee, equipment, and production issues with urgency, sound judgment, and professionalism
• Help create a positive, disciplined team culture built on consistency, fairness, and accountability

Leadership Expectations

• Be a visible, engaged, and credible leader on the floor
• Lead with urgency while maintaining professionalism and sound judgment
• Address performance issues directly and consistently
• Build trust through fairness, follow-through, and clear communication
• Reinforce standards in safety, quality, attendance, behavior, and teamwork
• Develop people, not just processes
• Take ownership of shift results and escalate issues appropriately when needed
• Support changes positively and help the team adapt to new expectations and improvements

 

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'll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education preferred.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing or production required
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and management
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced production environment with changing priorities
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills including interpersonal, written, and verbal
• Ability to use data, observations, and team input to make sound operational decisions
• Strong commitment to safety, food safety, quality, and compliance.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Four-year degree preferred
• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured problem-solving methods
• Experience coaching hourly teams in performance, behavior, and development
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and food safety programs

 

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 the future of production? At Wis-Pak, you will not simply supervise a shift — you will lead people, drive performance, and help shape how daily operations are executed. If you are ready to lead from the floor, solve problems with discipline, and grow your leadership impact, we want to meet you.