Quality Supervisor

Hood Container Corporation•Owensboro, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hood Container Corporation is seeking a motivated, results-driven Quality & Inventory Supervisor to lead Quality Assurance and Inventory functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role oversees daily department operations to ensure product quality, inventory accuracy, compliance with company standards, and efficient production flow. The supervisor provides leadership and direction to department employees and partners with Production, Warehouse, Shipping, and Regional Quality Management to support operational goals and customer satisfaction. The position is based in Owensboro, Kentucky, and reports to the Plant Manager. It is an exempt, salaried, full-time role, typically working 40 or more hours per week, Monday through Friday. Additional hours and Saturday work may be required based on operational demands. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment that may have high temperatures and humidity.

Requirements

Knowledge of quality assurance processes, inventory control, and manufacturing operations.
Understanding of GMPs and Food Safety Plans.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with high temperatures and humidity.
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts and overtime as business needs require.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the facility.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required PPE, including hearing protection, steel-toe footwear, and safety glasses.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, inventory control, or warehouse operations.
Two- or four-year college degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, coach, and develop Quality Assurance and Inventory employees.
Oversee daily department activities, staffing, scheduling, and workload assignments.
Set clear performance expectations and hold employees accountable.
Promote teamwork and communication across departments.
Ensure compliance with company quality standards, customer specifications, GMPs, and Food Safety Plans.
Maintain accurate quality records, production documentation, and inspection reports.
Assist with internal and external quality audits.
Investigate quality concerns, customer complaints, and production-related issues.
Oversee reject reporting, product identification, and timely removal of rejected materials.
Manage customer labels, UPCs, lot codes, and production documentation.
Coordinate customer visits and support quality improvement initiatives.
Oversee daily inventory control activities and ensure inventory accuracy.
Supervise end-of-day inventory counts and assist with physical inventories.
Investigate inventory discrepancies and ensure appropriate corrections are completed.
Monitor the movement of materials from production to finished goods.
Partner with Production, Warehouse, and Shipping to improve inventory flow and operational efficiency.
Ensure inventory transactions and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
Promote a safe working environment and enforce company safety policies.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and company procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.