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STEVE CHALUPNIK

STEVE CHALUPNIK

St Peter,USA

Summary

Resourceful Supervisor trained in resolution of critical issues within a time-sensitive environment with a 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 skill 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.

Quality control professional with robust history of ensuring product integrity and compliance within manufacturing sector. Known for fostering teamwork and driving quality initiatives that elevate operational standards. Dependable and adaptable, skilled in quality assurance and process improvement.

Experienced with quality assurance protocols, ensuring compliance and product integrity. Utilizes effective team leadership and process optimization to drive results. Track record of implementing quality control measures that enhance productivity and maintain high standards.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Supervisor

Faribault Foods
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • 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
  • Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.

Production Supervisor

QIC COMPANY
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • 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
  • Managed team of 12 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.

Production Supervisor

QIC COMPANY
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • 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

Production Supervisor

MGK Company
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

Production Supervisor

MGK Company
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

Production Supervisor/Quality Supervisor

Holiday Companies
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
  • Managed team of 35 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.

Production Supervisor/Quality Supervisor

Holiday Companies
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

Supervisor

Dakota Growers Pasta Co
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
  • 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
  • Managed diverse team, promoting inclusive work environment that leveraged individual strengths.
  • Developed comprehensive training program for new hires, significantly reducing learning curve and integrating them into team quickly.

Site Manager

Integrity Staffing Solutions
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
  • Monitored, coached, and supervised team of 12 employees .

Quality Control Supervisor

Dianne's Gourmet
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

Production Supervisor

Techinpac Inc
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

Line Lead

Mars
11.2006 - 11.2010
  • Company Overview: 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
  • 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
  • Mars pet care - LeSueur, Mn

Supervisor

Pioneer Snack
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

MLT St Peter Community Hospital
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

MLT

Windom Area Hospital
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

Associate of Science - Science Education

MIM
Bloomington, MN
03.1990

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
  • Microsoft office
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Quality tools
  • Quality training
  • Visual inspection
  • Documentation control
  • Measurement techniques
  • Quality metrics
  • Customer focus
  • Quality management systems
  • Operations management
  • Data collection
  • Corrective actions
  • Preventive actions

Timeline

Quality Control Supervisor

Faribault Foods
09.2024 - 05.2025

Production Supervisor

QIC COMPANY
10.2023 - 08.2024

Production Supervisor

QIC COMPANY
10.2023 - 08.2024

Production Supervisor

MGK Company
04.2022 - 09.2023

Production Supervisor

MGK Company
04.2022 - 09.2023

Production Supervisor/Quality Supervisor

Holiday Companies
11.2019 - 10.2022

Production Supervisor/Quality Supervisor

Holiday Companies
11.2019 - 10.2022

Supervisor

Dakota Growers Pasta Co
11.2016 - 06.2019

Site Manager

Integrity Staffing Solutions
09.2015 - 04.2016

Quality Control Supervisor

Dianne's Gourmet
03.2013 - 09.2015

Production Supervisor

Techinpac Inc
11.2010 - 01.2013

Line Lead

Mars
11.2006 - 11.2010

Supervisor

Pioneer Snack
01.2006 - 11.2007

MLT

MLT St Peter Community Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2006

MLT

Windom Area Hospital
07.1990 - 10.1999

Associate of Science - Science Education

MIM

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