Sanitation Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose

Support the company’s sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, FDA and OSHA regulations.

Essential Functions

• Provide leadership to the Sanitation department ensuring employees are organized and trained to complete work effectively and on time
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure all work is completed as needed
• Assume necessary operational and administrative duties in the absence of immediate supervisor
• Serve as backup when Sanitors are on leave (emergency, vacation, sick and / or FMLA)
• Perform basic machine disassembly / setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic)
• Ensure all cleaning tasks are performed per SSOPs; verify cleaning SSOPs when required
• Ensure MSS projects are completed on time, prioritize / schedule MSS projects for team completion by month’s end, and review and audit MSS
• Perform pre-ops on machines and train on proper pre-op inspections and proper ATP swabbing
• Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning, notify proper departments, and ensure areas are cleaned; update MSS as needed and ensure compliance to MSS
• Fully train Sanitors / Production on proper cleaning of lines using the 7 steps to proper food plant sanitation and SSOPs
• Train others on CIP system and verify cleaning is being completed per SSOP
• Train others on chemical titration; manage chemical inventory; work with chemical rep on training, new products, and issues facing sanitation
• Write SSOPs for new equipment; update and verify SSOPs as needed
• Write intensified cleaning procedures and ensure proper cleaning in a timely manner
• Work with Quality Assurance department when environmental issues arise in the plant
• Assist with third party audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections
• Track payroll, time off / vacation requests, and attendance for department
• Work with HR regarding personnel and performance issues for department
• Report employee safety, food safety, and quality problems to appropriate personnel
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

3rd Shift : Tuesday - Saturday (10 : 00pm - 6 : 30am)