Sanitation Supervisor - Second Shift

Job Description

General Purpose:

Directly supervise employees engaged in activities to ensure that operations meet sanitation requirements for machinery, equipment, and/or facilities in accordance with the company’s policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. Ensure that sanitation, quality, and department efficiencies are maintained at or above standards. Function as a resource and point of escalation to direct reports. Coach, mentor, and provide performance development opportunities to team members on an ongoing basis.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule, assign and monitor work, and provide clear direction to santitation employees to meet the needs of the business. Ensure effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action, and performance management

• Train and instruct employees in regard to sanitation standards, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and objectives. Oversee instruction, implementation, and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees

• Implement and maintain sanitation programs and ensure compliance with company standards and directives

• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work problems

• Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate activities to identify, solve, and prevent problems affecting sanitation

• Conduct audits of sanitation and clean-in-place (CIP) processes to ensure compliance with SSOP’s

• Recommend measures to continuously improve sanitation methods, equipment performance, and quality of products produced and distributed by the facility

• Validate SSOP’s annually or when systems are modified

• Manage relationships with outside vendors (e.g., chemical supplier)

• Working cross functionally and collaboratively with DFA operations, QA&C and chemical supply vendors, develop, implement, and continuously improve on sanitation programs, policies, and key performance indicators (KPI’s)

• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Shift:

2nd Shift, 5pm Start

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in food science or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)

• 2 to 5 years sanitation or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team leadership experience; supervisor experience preferred

• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems

• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment with facilities, regulatory agencies, and customers

• Able to foster good teamwork

• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism

• Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures

• Able to interpret and apply company policies

• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively

• Able to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize work activities

• Able to understand technical documents, dilutions, percentages, and basic mathematical formulas for chemical concentrations

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range $67000 - $83000 / year