Production Supervisor - Stella Jean's Ice Cream | San Diego, CA
Pay: Starting at $26.00/hour, depending on experience (DOE)
Do you enjoy leading teams, creating exceptional products, and working in a fast-paced production environment?
Stella Jean's Ice Cream is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to help lead our artisan production kitchen. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily production of our award-winning ice cream, baked goods, sauces, and other products while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety, efficiency, and team performance.
We're looking for someone who leads by example, enjoys coaching and developing others, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in producing exceptional products.
What You'll Do
- Lead and support the day-to-day operations of our production kitchen.
- Supervise, coach, and develop a high-performing production team.
- Plan and coordinate daily production schedules to meet retail, wholesale, and catering demands.
- Ensure all products are prepared accurately and consistently according to Stella Jean's recipes and quality standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe production environment.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering ingredients, packaging, and production supplies.
- Perform quality checks throughout the production process to ensure consistency and product excellence.
- Meet production deadlines while maintaining efficiency and attention to detail.
- Train new team members on recipes, equipment operation, food safety, and production procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, organization, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with leadership to build a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
We're Looking For Someone Who
- Has at least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in food production, commercial kitchens, bakeries, or food manufacturing.
- Leads with a hands-on approach and enjoys working alongside the team.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Has strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Takes pride in producing consistently high-quality products.
- Has a solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
- Is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working in refrigerated and freezer environments.
- Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen and production equipment.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Full-time
- 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM shift
- Weekend availability required
- Occasional schedule adjustments may be required based on production needs
Preferred Experience:
- 2+ years of supervisory experience
- 3+ years of experience in commercial food production, bakeries, food manufacturing, or high-volume kitchens
Why Stella Jean's?
At Stella Jean's Ice Cream, we're passionate about crafting small-batch ice cream that brings people together through unique flavors, quality ingredients, and genuine hospitality. Every pint we produce reflects the creativity, care, and dedication of the people behind it.
We're more than an ice cream company - we're a team that believes in working hard, supporting one another, and continuously raising the bar. We value integrity, accountability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn and grow. Every team member plays an important role in our success, and we believe exceptional products begin with exceptional people.
If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys mentoring others, takes pride in producing high-quality products, and wants to grow your career with a company known for quality, innovation, and community, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: From $26.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
