Production Supervisor (3339)

Stellar Snacks; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Snacks in Louisville, KY seeks a quality assurance professional to maintain food safety and quality across the facility. You will conduct tests, verify packaging accuracy, and collect samples to ensure products meet specifications.

The role requires strong communication, proficiency with lab and production equipment, and willingness to work weekends. Prior QA experience in food production is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with food production and laboratory equipment.
• Previous quality assurance experience in the food industry.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work weekends, as needed.
• College or technical school training is desired.
• English-speaking is a must; bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all food safety and quality parameters are maintained throughout the facility.
• Assists in checking out bound packages.
• Ensures that the right products are in packages.
• Collects in-process and finished product samples.
• Conducts standardized qualitative and quantitative testing to ensure product meets specifications.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proficiency with food production and '

Previous quality assurance experience

English speaking

Ability to work weekends

Education

High school diploma or GED

College or technical school training

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Food production equipment

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Louisville - Louisville, KY, Salary Range: $27.00 - $27.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day,

• Ensures all food safety and quality parameters are maintained throughout the facility.
• Assists in checking out bound packages.
• Ensures that the right products are in packages.
• Collects in-process and finished product samples.
• Conducts standardized qualitative and quantitative testing to ensure product meets specifications such as checking piece weights, film alignment, lot code verification, pallet configuration, etc.
• Performs sensory tests (taste, smell, texture, etc.) on food product to ensure consistent product quality and suggest correction when necessary.
• Follows protocols for documenting testing results.
• Recognizes deficiencies and initiates proper follow-up.
• Identifies and isolates products that do not meet standards.
• Aids in troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances.
• Reviews food safety and quality records.
• Actively participate in plant teams (HACCP, Safety, etc.)
• Conducts other duties as assigned by management.
• Ability to report to work and on time, as scheduled.
• Adheres to all safety measures and protocols.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Responsible for establishing and executing policies, procedures, and programs that assure products are developed, manufactured, and marketed with superior quality in compliance with in-house specifications and all applicable legal and regulatory agencies
• Manage and coordinate a company-wide regulatory guidance, training and compliance effort
• Responsible for the safe and efficient production of food products produced and packed in the plant
• Maintain clean work centers and be sure good sanitization is being accomplished
• Develop and maintain a successful staff through selection, training, leadership, and motivation
• Manage daily and weekly product evaluations and report operating results to management
• Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing the SQF systems, policies, and procedures with validation.
• Maintains staff by assisting in selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs within a 15-minute timeframe; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Complete end-of-shift report to verify accurate count of production per shift
• Handshake with prior shift supervisor
• Check lot #’s for accuracy
• Print pre-shift documentation, which includes: oven operator documents, finished goods labels, whip and hold tags
• Analyze shift change on floor check for good housekeeping in case some areas need immediate attention from the prior shift
• Pre-shift meeting with the shift to inform of any announcements/goals for the shift
• Quality checks will be done every hour and documented on WhatsApp
• Consistently monitor employee documentation throughout the shift for accuracy
• Consistently monitor employees for correct GMP practices
• Check and sign all end-of-shift documentation for accuracy
• End of shift housekeeping check (be sure all waste is documented and trash is removed)
• Be sure all forklifts are at the charging station

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with food production and laboratory equipment.
• Previous quality assurance experience in the food industry.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work weekends, as needed.
• College or technical school training is desired.

English speaking is a must; Bilingual (Spanish and English) is preferred