Summary :
- The Sanitation Supervisor supervises, coordinates, and documents activities of team members engaged in duties concerned with sanitation and housekeeping systems in a food processing plant.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions :
Inspects facilities, grounds, and equipment for conformance to Meiji standards and applicable regulations.Leads and supports all team members in housekeeping, sanitation, custodial, chemical handling, pest-control, and GMPs as needed.Supervises, coordinates, and documents activities of team members engaged in duties concerned with sanitation and housekeeping systems.Inspects premises for signs of pest and harborage, food security risks, unsanitary practices / conditions, indications of neglect / disrepair, and acts with other team members to resolve / correct.Confers with management and production team members on plant sanitation, scheduling, and budget adherence.Recommends upgrades / changes in equipment, sanitary design, plant layout, lighting, ventilation, and work practices to improve sanitation standards.Identifies and reports inspection results, sanitation, safety, or GMP violations, and takes steps to resolve deficiencies.Review production schedules and estimate team member time requirements for completion of job assignments.Establishes and documents team member schedules to meet production needs.Leads team in preparation of scheduled audits, regulatory visits and other inspections (e.g., Kosher, Organic).Encourages team to maintain facility in a state of readiness for SQF, regulatory and other inspections (e.g., Kosher) Coordinates on-the-job training for new hires and transferred employees.Trains sanitation team members in all required safety requirements and ensures they perform all duties in a safe manner. Writes, updates, trains and amends master sanitation schedule, standard sanitation operating procedures (SSOPs) and routine sanitation / housekeeping requirements. Understands and uses Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all chemicals used.Trains team members on potential hazards and required handling of chemicals, tools, equipment, personal protective equipment, and confined space.Responsible for leading team in confined space program.Ensures sanitation equipment is in proper operating condition, fit for purpose, and team is trained to use safely.Evaluate and maintain supplies inventory for use by the sanitation team members (i.e.PPE, GMP / safety equipment, sanitation tools) as well as all hygiene (i.e. toilet paper, soap, sanitizer, paper towels, housekeeping tools) related supplies necessary in the food plant.Meets with outside vendors as appropriate to review new sanitation supplies, personal protective equipment, chemicals, tools, titrations, pest control, etc.Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of sanitation department.Other duties as assigned.Education :
Prior sanitation education is preferred. Three to five years related experience and / or training.Requirements Computer proficiency is required in the following :
Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, etc.).Experience in the food industry plant environment with an understanding of manufacturing processes Ability to read and write English is necessary for managing chemical safety and required documentation.Practical knowledge and application of food safety principles (ex.Regulatory, HACCP, SQF, GMPs, food microbiology) Practical knowledge and application of sanitation systems Strong interpersonal skills and leadership abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills Effective abilities in organizing and deductive thinking Able to communicate at any organizational level.Effective presentation skills Promotes effective engagement & collaboration.Physical Demands and Work Environment :
Physical Demands Never Seldom Often Always Standing x Walking x Sitting x Stooping / Kneeling / Crouching / Crawling x Use hands to lift or feel x Pushing and Pulling x Reaching with hands / arms above and below x Lift / Force Never Seldom Often Always Up to 10 pounds x Up to 25 pounds x Up to 50 pounds x Up to 100 pounds x Over 100 pounds xIf 50 pounds or more, a team lift is required.A team lift consists of two or more people.Audio / Visual Demands Good Fair N / A Hearing x Near Vision x Far Vision x Peripheral Vision x Color Discrimination x Depth Perception x Exposures Never Seldom Often Always Cold x Heat x Dampness x Heights x Vibration x Skin Irritation x Lung Irritation x Risk Radiation x Risk Electrical Shock x Powered by JazzHR