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
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
Sanitation 3Rd Shift • Chicago, IL, US