Production Manager - Mankato, MN

Wis-Pak; Mankato (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Wis-Pak is seeking an experienced production supervisor to oversee staffing in the Production Department and to cover Facility Manager duties when needed. You will coordinate between production crews and staff on policies, prioritize work, and drive process improvements, while upholding safety standards and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and effective communication across all levels.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Previous management/supervisory experiences a must.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills including interpersonal, written and verbal.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
• Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing for the Production Department to meet customer demand, including hourly and salary roles.
• Fulfill the duties of the Facility Manager in his/her absence.
• Serve as liaison between production personnel and staff on communication, decisions, and policies.
• Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work assignments.
• Ensure continuous improvement of methods and processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, housekeeping, and regulations; lead by example.
• Participate in food safety auditing in a timely manner.
• Communicate with procurement regarding raw material needs or deficiencies.

Skills

People Management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

MS Office

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

• Oversee staffing for the Production Department to meet customer demand. This includes both hourly and salary production roles.
• Fulfill the duties of the Facility Manager in his/her absence.
• Serve as liaison between the production personnel and staff on matters of communication, decisions, and policies.
• Prioritizes, schedules, and delegates work assignments.
• Ensure the continuous improvement of methods and processes.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety standards, housekeeping programs, work rules and regulations, providing a safe and clean workplace and complying with all regulatory agencies by leading by example and following up.
• Participate and support food safety auditing in a timely manner.
• Communicate with procurement regarding raw material needs or deficiencies.

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

• Four- year degree preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Previous management/supervisory experiences a must.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills including interpersonal, written and verbal.
• 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.

Wis-Pak/WP Beverage 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.