Sanitation Supervisor - 2nd Shift & Swing Shift

Relocation Assistance Available!

Join MMPA During an Exciting Period of Growth! Due to continued expansion across our manufacturing network, MMPA is seeking experienced and motivated Supervisors for 2nd and swing shift opportunities at multiple facilities. We are looking for leaders who thrive in a fast-paced dairy processing environment, are passionate about developing teams, and are committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence. For qualified candidates, relocation assistance is available, making this an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a stable and respected member-owned dairy cooperative. If you're an experienced manufacturing leader looking to advance your career with a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the MMPA team.

About Us:

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is a member-owned and operated milk marketing cooperative known for producing high-quality, award-winning dairy products. Established in 1916, MMPA markets 5 billion pounds of milk annually and is the ninth largest dairy farmer-owned cooperative in the United States, serving members in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin. At MMPA, commitment to milk quality begins on the farm and extends through five processing facilities and wholly owned subsidiary brands, Superior Dairy and Heritage Ridge Creamery. With seven sites across Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, MMPA continues to shape the future of the dairy industry through innovation, product diversification and strategic growth while returning value to its member-owners.

Why youll love working here:

Competitive salaryHealth and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefitsDisability insurancePaid time offRetirement including 401k with employer contributionsPersonal and professional growth opportunitiesEmployee appreciation events and recognition awardsEmployee wellness initiativesEmployee feedback and suggestion forums Position Summary The Sanitation Supervisor position is responsible for all activities related to food sanitation in a dairy manufacturing and packaging environment. The supervisor plays a pivotal role in establishing and documenting a formal, fully compliant sanitation program. What You'll Do: Schedule and supervise sanitation workers to ensure plant operations meet sanitation requirements for machinery, equipment, and facilities.Train sanitation and plant employees to achieve and maintain sanitation objectives.Build and maintain a Master Sanitation Schedule and related documentation.Make recommendations for improvements and lead improvement teams.Work with the Sanitation Manager, Plant Management, and Director of Quality to troubleshoot issues.Explain hazards and safety measures to employees and monitor compliance.Maintain chemical inventory and interact with the chemical supplier for advice on training or issues related to sanitation.Participate in the development and auditing of SSOPs.Work directly with Ecolab or a chemical company to drive best practicesEnforce safety and GMP policies and maintain superior plant cleanliness.Other duties as assigned. What We're Looking For: Education & Experience Complexity: Previous experience in food production/manufacturing environments including a general knowledge of food ingredients and processing equipment. Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and time management skills and must display strong leadership qualities. Working Conditions : Most time will be spent in a production environment working with production machinery. Sometimes will be spent at a desk using various office equipment including a computer, fax machine, telephone, etc. Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, use hand-to-finger, hand control, and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to sit. The associate may be required to lift 25 pounds routinely, and up to 50 pounds on occasion. Safety/ Hazards: This position requires the ability to understand and follow policy and procedures of safety rules and regulations. This manager and the manager's subordinates will have exposure to steam, chemicals, wet conditions, elevated platforms, and a variety of production equipment. Qualifications Applicants must have 5+ years of progressive experience in food sanitation with supervisory responsibilities.The applicant must be familiar with the theory and application of clean in place (CIP), clean out of place (COP), and SSOPs and effectively present these concepts to plant operations team members.Applicants must have knowledge of Regulatory requirements with respect to food production and sanitation (OSHA, FSMA, Sanitation Controls, GMPs, and SSOPs)Applicants are required to have practical experience in sanitation practices.Bilingual (Spanish/English, English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required. Applicant should have MS Office-related computer skills. This manager must demonstrate the ability to facilitate change by involving employees in continually improved processes.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

MMPA is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all employees as one of our top priorities. As part of our commitment to your well-being and workplace safety, all applicants are required to undergo a drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process.

We are not accepting unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals, or rsums from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.

MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.

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