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Wis-Pak, Inc. · 4 months ago

Manufacturing Engineer - Hattiesburg, MS

Hattiesburg, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Wis-Pak is a billion-dollar organization that manufactures some of the most recognized beverage brands in the country. The Manufacturing Engineer will play a crucial role in transforming operations, focusing on reducing downtime, improving material flow, and standardizing best practices across the Hattiesburg, MS and Dyersburg, TN sites.

Food and BeverageManufacturingService Industry

Responsibilities

Partner with Engineering & Operations to qualify and implement capital equipment

Support commissioning, training, and stabilization of new projects

Lead problem-solving workshops and train teams in continuous improvement methods

Collaborate with Maintenance to optimize PM schedules and parts inventory

Validate and sustain flow line standards for materials, products, people, and equipment

Maintain and improve site Flowmaps (Shikumi)

Create and manage Job Instructions and support TWI training programs

Develop metrics and guidelines for upgrades and new installations

Drive cross-functional projects aligned with strategic goals

Facilitate Obeya/Flow Room methodology across corporate and site teams

Lead initiatives that enhance safety, quality, cost, and workflow efficiency

Champion our mission, culture, and values every step of the way

Qualification

Engineering degreeERP systems experienceProblem-solving skillsContinuous improvementExcel proficiencyStatistical toolsMS Project proficiencyVisio proficiencyPowerPoint proficiencyWord proficiencyCommunicationRelationship-building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Proven problem-solving and metric analysis skills

Innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

Strong communication and relationship-building abilities

Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred)

Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project, and statistical tools (Minitab/SPC)

Willingness to travel up to 50%

Benefits

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

Company

Wis-Pak, Inc.

Wis-Pak, Inc. was founded to provide a centralized supply of canned soft drink products to its owners, Pepsi-Cola Franchise bottlers.

Founded in 1969

Watertown, Massachusetts, USA

501-1000 employees

https://wis-pak.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Gina Raine

Chief Financial Officer

Recent News

Milwaukee Business Journal

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Business Wire

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2024-11-20

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