Quality Assurance Lead - Watertown, WI

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. Did you know you get a discount on your favorites if you work for us?

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

What You'll Do:

• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot complex product quality issues.
• Coordinate and assign daily work to QA staff with minimal supervision, ensuring clarity on priorities and procedures.
• Monitor, evaluate, and support employee performance; assist with training and development of Technical Services staff.
• Provide strong leadership and ensure effective utilization of personnel across tasks including cleaning, rework, and facility improvement projects.
• Document quality issues, solutions, and procedures accurately; complete all required reports and communicate critical information across shifts.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure chemical inventories are current; order supplies as needed.
• Support the QA Supervisor with system evaluations, planning, and personnel-related initiatives, including recommending process improvements.
• Inspect and test water treatment systems and monitor wastewater treatment processes.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Report unsafe conditions, practices, or personnel issues promptly to leadership
• Communicate effectively with managers and supervisors across all plant areas
• Perform duties of technicians and blenders when needed.

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:

• Strong understanding of quality assurance processes, testing, and troubleshooting.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach and support a team.

• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.

• Commitment to safety, food safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities.
• 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 keep things moving and make a real impact? Apply today and become a key part of the Wis-Pak team while we refresh the world - one bottle at a time!