3rd Shift Sanitation Supervisor

Job description :

The Sanitation Supervisor manages, supervises and coordinates activities associated with our Client's food safety and sanitation programs. This position is responsible for management of cleaning and sanitizing production areas, packaging areas, storage areas and production equipment in the manufacturing facility. The Sanitation Supervisor has oversight of the management of 3rd party sanitation team, and compliance with GMPs, Good Safety Practices, sanitation policies and procedures. Company is a USDA frozen food plant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Oversight of all plant sanitation operations, including management of a 3rd party sanitation crew.

Manages projects, works closely with management and production personnel on sanitation problem; recommending changes to improve sanitation policies, procedure, and cleaning effectiveness.

Develops and implements SSOPs, develops and trains sanitation employees.

Communicates and reports on trends / issues regarding inspections, sanitation deviations, root cause analysis

• . Directs staff, assigns and schedules the cleaning and sanitization of tools, utensils, containers, equipment, storage and support areas (bathrooms, lunchroom, outside perimeter) in accordance with established Cleaning Procedures.

Understands chemical specifications and their effectiveness / proper application for different process / packaging equipment SSOPs. Provide properly mixed chemical to the lines during production for sanitizing and cleaning as necessary.

Conducts scheduled sanitation validation audits including dismantling and inspecting critical processing and packaging equipment to ensure proper clean ability / sanitization.

COMPETENCIES

Makes sound decisions based on managers guidance

Works in an organized manner to meet daily goals

Able to accept and give feedback and modify behaviors accordingly

Self-motivated and continuously looking to improve

Responsible for work done and focused on improving

Clearly communicates to others and actively listens

Builds partnerships for teamwork

DIMENSIONS

Manages 3rd party cleaning crew, partners with Production Managers, Maintenance Supervisor and Production.

Responsible for plant activities during 3rd shift and is plant go to person when management is out of the building.

Ensures a timely start up while maintaining proper sanitary conditions in the facility.

Qualifications :

B.S in science field or Certified Sanitarian is preferred

Minimum of 5 years experience in sanitation in a food manufacturing plant and of sanitation supervisory experience is required

Knowledge in HACCP, Microbiology, Sanitation, Chemical Safety, Pest Control, and GFSI standards

Understands and complies with government regulations relating to OSHA, FDA, USDA, and EPA

Communication and coaching skills

Assertive professional manner

Self-Motivation

Leadership Skills

Excellent analytical and root cause analysis skills

Able to develop work instructions and documentation

Training skills

Computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point

Flexibility in work schedule, able to work periodically on a shift rotation

Why is This a Great Opportunity :

This Premier Food Manufacturer recently was added to a massive player's portfolio within the big brand food industry with tremendous upside in terms of growth.

High visibility with the senior corporate structure and lots of room to be a key player in the ongoing growth of the firm

Excellent Benefit package