Sanitation Supervisor

The Sanitation Supervisor reports directly to the Sanitation Manager. He/She is responsible for the supervision of the Sanitation employees and functions for their shift. Additionally the Sanitation Supervisor leads all Sanitation procedures, executing all employee safety policies, food safety policies and associated administrative policies. The Sanitation Supervisor must manage all day to day sanitation operations and ensure all sanitation assignments are achieved.


Duties and Responsibilities

• The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for executing plant sanitation programs and ensuring compliance with company standards.
• The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for maintaining the plant Master Sanitation Schedule and the supporting programs.
• The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for effectively training all department team members in all facets of department policies and procedures.
• The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for motivating sanitation personnel to accomplish company objectives.
• The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the team adheres with SSOPs.
• The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for working with Production, Maintenance, Material Control and Quality Assurance to plan and schedule work to ensure compliance with the Master Sanitation Schedule while maximizing productivity.
• The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for communicating daily with all sanitation employees on his/her shift, both individually and as a group, to ensure effective two-way communication concerning sanitation issues and concerns.
• The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for ensuring all employees are trained properly prior to executing tasks.
• The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for analyzing and resolving work problems as associated with the sanitation department.
• The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for collaborating with Quality Assurance and Production to resolve food safety issues.
• The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for recommending process improvements, improved equipment design and improved sanitation cleaning procedures to continuously improve sanitation methods.
• The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for supervising assigned employees, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action and performance management.
• The Sanitation Manager is responsible for being prepared and participating in all external plant audits and federal and local agency audits.
• The Sanitation Supervisor will adhere to and administer the following programs:
  • Pest Control Program
  • Master Sanitation Program
  • Chemical Usage and Safety Training
  • Plant Grounds Maintenance Program
  • Container/ Color Code Program
  • Waste Removal
  • Pre-operations Inspections Program
  • Lock Out/ Tag Out - Confined Space
  • Sanitation MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
• The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for testing chemical strength periodically using the Conductivity and PH Meter.
• The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for training, instructing and enforcing employees in regards to sanitation standards, GMPs, SSOPs, company objectives, food safety policies and company policies.
• The Sanitation Supervisor is expected to be a role model for the company culture.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the incumbent will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the
scope and classification of the position. Job descriptions should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the position.


Skills and Experienc e

• Oral Communication-the individual speaks clearly and understands verbal instructions.
• Planning/Organizing-the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Quality-the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors Zone product workmanship to ensure quality.
• Adaptability-the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability-the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and Security-the individual observes safety and security procedures and manages equipment, processes, and materials properly.
• Continuous Improvement-the supervisor participates in Daily Zone Audits to protect the business and strive for perpetual excellence.
• Managing Diversity--proven ability to work with a variety of people, based not only on legally protected classifications but also differences in communication styles, learning styles and other differences.
• Motivating Others--demonstrated skill in contributing to a motivating work environment.
• Oral Communication-the individual speaks clearly and understands verbal instructions.
• Planning/Organizing-the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Quality-the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors Zone product workmanship to ensure quality.
• Adaptability-the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability-the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and Security-the individual observes safety and security procedures and manages equipment, processes, and materials properly.
• Continuous Improvement-the supervisor participates in Daily Zone Audits to protect the business and strive for perpetual excellence.
• Managing Diversity--proven ability to work with a variety of people, based not only on legally protected classifications but also differences in communication styles, learning styles and other differences.
• Motivating Others--demonstrated skill in contributing to a motivating work environment.
• Ethics and Values--demonstrated ability to maintain the highest ethical standards in the work environment.
• Integrity and Trust--demonstrated skill in earning and keeping co-worker and direct reports trust.
• Organizing--demonstrated skill in organizing work, setting priorities and planning ahead required.
• Perseverance--demonstrated skill in working toward goals despite encountering obstacles.
• Drive for Results--focus on and commitment to achieving outcomes required.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must be able to improve working conditions (safety, quality, cleanliness, & costs) and increase subordinates' skills and capabilities.
• Must prepare activity plans for the above and discuss them with manager.
• Must be able to assist Manager in improving a system of sanitation control, standard operating procedure, safety, quality control, and performance management.