Production Supervisor - Hattiesburg, MS

Wis-Pak, Inc.•Hattiesburg, MS

21h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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