Sanitation Supervisor

Sanitation ManagerLead the Sanitation team to achieve full plant compliance with sanitation/cleaning standards, food safety, and personnel safety, maintaining all federal, state, and customer requirements. Provide sanitation support to the plant to help ensure production schedules are met and manufacturing goals are achieved.Essential FunctionsManage Sanitation team across all shifts including training, development, scheduling, and performance managementDevelop, implement, and maintain master sanitation schedules, ensuring master sanitation schedules and daily housekeeping requirements are executed effectively, documented, and filed accordinglyEnsure proper equipment sanitation and efficient startups through an understanding of the manufacturing process and equipment/parts designEnsure all areas of the plant are properly sanitized and in good repairWork with Quality Assurance and Production to validate/verify allergen cleaning effectivenessWork with facility leadership to ensure readiness for upcoming projects; demonstrate good time management in planning work schedules to ensure deadlines are metOrder and maintain inventory for Sanitation department materials; manage inventory to keep within budgetManage chemical control within the Sanitation department, working with chemical providerEnsure proper training is completed and documented for the Sanitation teamContinually train, monitor and enforce compliance to safety program including Lock Out Tag Out, chemical safety, chemical SDS, etc.; monitor department adherence to required PPEsCreate, update, and audit sanitation program and all SSOPs to ensure compliance with FDA and GFSI requirementsAssist with updating quality systems relating to sanitation, environmental safety, food safety, and quality controlsActively participate in food safety and plant audits, company audits, and 2nd and 3rd party auditsProvide pest control support, working with pest control provider to ensure corrective actions are closed out in a timely mannerEstablish a culture of continuous improvement, foster a sense of team responsibility for achieving goals and supporting plant metrics, and lead the department by exampleSupport food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products manufactured in the facilityPerform other job-related duties as assignedQualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)Bachelor of Science degree preferred and/or 2 years of experience in implementing sanitation programs2+ years of supervisory experience preferredGFSI, FDA, and State Department of Agriculture experience preferredHACCP and PCQI certification preferredExperience developing and managing to a budget preferredExperience with Microsoft OfficeStrong leadership, team-building, and coaching skills with an intense desire to drive positive change, develop interdepartmental relationships, and deliver resultsStrong decision-making skills with the ability to think quickly and handle frequent changeAbility to establish rapport quickly, communicating with ease, skill, and convictionContinuous improvement mind-set with the ability to lead and support multiple projects