Quality Control Continuous Improvement
Resume:
STEVE CHALUPNIK
***************@*****.***** 507-***-**** St Peter, MN 56082 WWW: Bold Profile
Summary
Resourceful Supervisor trained in resolution of critical issues within time-sensitive environment with successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams. Highly organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating staff to work together to achieve targets. Results-driven Supervisor with experience steering and directing all aspects of operations. Practiced in orchestrating multiple projects with competing priorities involving process improvements, safety initiatives and quality control. Recognized and commended for collaborating with upper management to achieve organizational objectives. Motivational Supervisor with many years of experience monitoring, coordinating and allocating employee efforts to achieve organizational goals. Proven track record with continuous improvement, performance growth, and schedule management. Dedicated Supervisor possessing skilled in addressing and resolving conflicts to maintain team harmony and performance. Offers many years of experience leading talented teams and exceeding objectives. Background includes strong history in related work.
Skills
GMP
FIFO
ISO
NQS
Chemistry
Team Internal Audits
Leadership
Lab Equipment Operation
Laboratory Maintenance
Understanding of Quality
Microbiology
Control Points
Production Line Practices
Safety and Management
Safety Sanitation Standards
Teamwork
Time Management
Speaking
Management of Judgment and Decision
Personnel Resources Making
Administration and Monitoring
Management Complex Problem
Quality Control Analysis
Solving Education and Training
Operation and Control
Food Production
Audit management
Continuous Improvement
Production and processing
Worker Training
Inventory Coordination
Staff Development
Process Documentation
Equipment monitoring
Training and mentoring
Experience
QIC COMPANY Burnsville, MN
Production Supervisor
10/2023 - Current
Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances
Created and maintained schedules and provided internal support for manufacturing teams
Reviewed in-house stock to determine materials availability for production jobs
Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets
Created production schedules to forecast inventory for future supply and demand fluctuations and prevented material shortages and production downtime
Successfully identified discrepancies and recommended changes to inventory to increase profits
Requisitioned materials to restock inventory and obtain goods for production
Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing
Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions
Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and evolving designs
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures
Provided guidance on improved quality control measures to increase customer satisfaction
Developed extensions and improvements to food product lines
Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices regarding labeling and packaging
Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays
Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products
Holiday Companies Brooklyn Center, MN
Production Supervisor/Quality Supervisor
11/2019 - 10/2022
Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances
Created and maintained schedules and provided internal support for manufacturing teams
Reviewed in-house stock to determine materials availability for production jobs
Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets
Created production schedules to forecast inventory for future supply and demand fluctuations and prevented material shortages and production downtime
Successfully identified discrepancies and recommended changes to inventory to increase profits
Requisitioned materials to restock inventory and obtain goods for production
Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing
Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions
Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and evolving designs
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures
Provided guidance on improved quality control measures to increase customer satisfaction
Developed extensions and improvements to food product lines
Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices regarding labeling and packaging
Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays
Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products
MGK Company Chaska, MN
Production Supervisor
04/2022 - 09/2023
Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances
Created and maintained schedules and provided internal support for manufacturing teams
Reviewed in-house stock to determine materials availability for production jobs
Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets
Created production schedules to forecast inventory for future supply and demand fluctuations and prevented material shortages and production downtime
Successfully identified discrepancies and recommended changes to inventory to increase profits
Requisitioned materials to restock inventory and obtain goods for production
Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing
Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions
Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and evolving designs
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures
Provided guidance on improved quality control measures to increase customer satisfaction
Developed extensions and improvements to food product lines
Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices regarding labeling and packaging
Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays
Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products
MGK Chaska, MN
Production Supervisor
04/2022 - 08/2023
Managed daily operations within budget constraints while meeting deadlines.
Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
Coordinated resources across multiple teams and projects as needed.
Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
Provided feedback and guidance to personnel regarding their job performance and development plans.
Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires in order to increase productivity.
Created detailed reports outlining progress on various projects.
Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
Dakota Growers Pasta Co Minneapolis, MN
Supervisor
11/2016 - 06/2019
Enforce safety and sanitation regulations
Direct and coordinate activities of employees engaged in production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabrication
Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards
Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hiring's, evaluations, and promotions
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures
Provided guidance on improved quality control measures to increase customer satisfaction
Developed extensions and improvements to food product lines
Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices regarding labeling and packaging
Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays
Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products
Integrity Staffing Solutions Woodbury, Mn
Site Manager
09/2015 - 04/2016
Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions like SOP, Safety, and critical control points
Championed quality in GMP, ISO
SOP
Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times
Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules
Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed outcome of performance goals to set future targets
Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally
Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership
Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency
Escalated safety and quality issues and initiated remedial actions promptly
Prepare reports, manuscripts, proposals and technical manuals for use by other scientists and requester, including sponsors and customers
Attended on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month
Dianne's Gourmet Le Center, MN
Quality Control Supervisor
03/2013 - 09/2015
Created and updated department SOP, FIFO, critical control points and reports on regular basis
Championed quality initiatives
Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions
Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times
Immediately addressed all expired product dispositions
Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality
Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency
Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems
Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports
Managed all internal audits
Completed and maintained GMP, SOP, FIFO, FDA
Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time
Supervised kitchen staff of 20 people and ensured proper set-up, food preparation, kitchen clean-up and proper shut down
Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
Techinpac Inc LeSueur, Mn
Production Supervisor
11/2010 - 01/2013
Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time
Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction
Managed documentation of and training ( 40 associate) on production procedures( SOP,GMP, ISO) and work instructions
Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules
Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership
Directed improvements in safety, GMP, ISO
Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime
Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems
Escalated safety and quality issues and initiated remedial actions promptly
Completed required safety training programs
Assisted engineers in new processes and product development
Mars Le Sueur, MN
Line Lead
11/2006 - 11/2010
Mars pet care - LeSueur, Mn Operate loader to feed plant and load trucks
Assisted machine operators with finished pieces
Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime
Oversaw production process and managed production schedule
Responsible for achieving production requirements
Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints
Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
Monitored product standards and quality-control programs Encouraged cooperative management strategies
Understanding customer quality standards like, GMP, FIFO, ISO Line and warehouse supervisor
Safely operated production and manufacturing systems to avoid accidents and mishaps
Designed safety equipment training programs and trained over new employees
Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes
Pioneer Snack Mankato, Mn
Supervisor
01/2006 - 11/2007
Supervised and motivated staff and management
Oversaw process and managed production schedule
Responsible for achieving production requirements
Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records
Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints
Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standard
Updating SOP, Critical control points and NQS
Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies
Used item numbers to properly stock warehouse
Prepare reports, manuscripts, proposals and technical manuals for use by other scientists and requester, including sponsors and customers
Plan laboratory experiments to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques used in production of materials having special characteristics
MLT St Peter Community Hospital Mankato, St Peter, Mn
MLT
01/1999 - 01/2006
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
Balanced, calibrated and recorded appropriate homodynamic data
Entered patient, procedure and equipment into computer system
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies
Operated cardiac imaging and monitoring equipment
Documented all maintenance and repairs in timely fashion
Collected, organized and restocked supplies in all units
Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records
Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labeled and catalogued tissue sections
Electronically input test orders requested by clients
Performed routine housekeeping functions
Maintained safe and clean environment up to infection control standards
Conducted machine safety checks according to facility policy
Reduced turnaround time on lab results by 10%
Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies
Took direction from physicians, RN and LPNs
Assisted physicians in follow-through of care
7 years laboratory experience
7 years clinical experience
Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing
Ensured collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier
Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results
Monitored test accuracy using quality controls
Executed corrective actions if test controls were outside specified limits
Identified test discrepancies
Referred problems to technologists, specialists, supervisors, managers and pathologists as needed
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Windom Area Hospital Windom, Mn
Mlt
07/1990 - 10/1999
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
Balanced, calibrated and recorded appropriate homodynamic data
Entered patient, procedure and equipment into computer system
Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies
Operated cardiac imaging and monitoring equipment
Documented all maintenance and repairs in timely fashion
Collected, organized and restocked supplies in all units
Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records
Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labeled and catalogued tissue sections
Electronically input test orders requested by clients
Performed routine housekeeping functions
Maintained safe and clean environment up to infection control standards
Conducted machine safety checks according to facility policy
Reduced turnaround time on lab results by 10%
Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies
Took direction from physicians, RN and LPNs
Assisted physicians in follow-through of care
7 years laboratory experience
7 years clinical experience
Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing
Ensured collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier
Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results
Monitored test accuracy using quality controls
Executed corrective actions if test controls were outside specified limits
Identified test discrepancies
Referred problems to technologists, specialists, supervisors, managers and pathologists as needed
Education
MIM Bloomington MN
Associate of Science in Science Education
03/1990
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