Job Description

WE'RE HIRING

ABOUT: Founded in 1969, Wis-Pak has become one of the largest and most successful independent bottling cooperatives in the Pepsi system and the soft drink industry as a whole, with facilities in Watertown, WI; Dyersburg, TN; Hattiesburg, MS; La Crosse, WI; North Mankato, MN; Norfolk, NE; and Quincy, IL.

WHY WIS-PAK:

Innovative Growth: Wis-Pak offers employees abundant opportunities for personal and professional advancement.

Change Catalyst: We are a billion-dollar organization, offering ample chances to drive change, innovate processes, and help shape our company's future direction.

Top-Quality Standards: We provide superior products and exceptional service to our customers and strive to be the best beverage manufacturer in the industry.

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy generous perks like a 401K program, health insurance, paid time off, and fun company outings, within a supportive organization.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for managing, developing, and implementing operational procedures for the QA department, provides QA employees with proper training, and assures that all products and packages are produced within Wis-Pak and parent company specifications. The Quality Assurance Supervisor also serves as a member of the Food Safety/Food Defense Teams.

· Fills in for QA Manager as needed.

· Manages and trains all department personnel and assigns work schedules for the department.

· Maintains that all procedures, records, and department policies are accurate and up to date.

· Understands quality specifications, water treatment functions, and chemical handling.

· Maintains adequate inventories of lab supplies, water treatment supplies, sanitation chemicals and product ingredients.

· Maintains calibration records and upgrades testing equipment as necessary.

· Participates on cross-functional project teams to improve productivity, methods, food safety, processes, and quality.

· Ensures the compliance of all plant sanitation requirements.

· Schedules annual PMs for lab equipment.

· Works with QA Manager to set up and qualify new flavors.

· Investigates batching and/or quality issues.

· Oversees quality hold program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum high school education (college courses helpful) with emphasis in math, physics, and chemistry. Possess good problem-solving skills in math and science. A background in Quality Assurance is preferred.
• Must be able to read and write legibly.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company polices and applicable laws.
• Strong working knowledge of personal computing, including software products such as Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, vendors, shareholders/customers, and other employees of the organization.

Wis-Pak is an equal opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations.

We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.