Sanitation Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

The Sanitation supervisor is responsible for monitoring and ensuring proper sanitation throughout the facility as well as recommending improvements in manufacturing methods and sanitation practices to management. This position oversees the development, implementation and maintenance of the sanitation programs and SOPs to meet company standards, Federal, State and local regulatory requirements. Responsibilities

• Consistent and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work weekends and flexible schedules as business needs demand.
• Ability to work with or around food allergens of all types.
• Must be able to work within a team environment, treat all with respect – no fighting.
• Must have the ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours without a break and a maximum of 12 hours with a break. There are NO sitting positions or jobs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs consistently per departmental needs.
• Must be able to wear/utilize personal protective equipment.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders and traverse walkways.
• Ability to work in confined spaces. (Spiral, oven area, etc)
• Maintain sanitation employee’s attendance records
• Develops operating policies and procedures as necessary.
• Creates Master Sanitation Schedules for plant and warehouse facilities, interior/exterior. Ensures superior sanitation of production plant, equipment, and surrounding areas at all times.
• Participates in regular meetings with all levels of plant management to discuss quality and sanitation improvements.
• Follows up on work orders with the appropriate associates to ensure expeditious performance of the requested work.
• Manage the inventory and purchasing of sanitation supplies.
• Create SSOP’s for the equipment and plant structures as needed.
• Prepare, train, and supervise sanitation employees on proper sanitation and sanitizing.
• Ensure cleaning tasks are competed adequately and on time.
• Plans, manages, and directs plant sanitation procedures, programs, and regulatory requirements, ensuring all plant equipment is clean and safe for production.
• Supervise the execution of the sanitation program and ensure adherence to all company and regulatory policies for food-safety, health & safety, and environmental programs
• Supervise sanitation personnel, train on sanitation procedures, and ensure effectiveness of cleaning.
• Administer progressive discipline per the company policy
• Maintain planned staffing levels for your shift by participating in interviews and hiring of Sanitation team members.
• Organize and coordinate cleaning activities for the equipment and facility that occurs daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually
• Direct team activities to ensure that cleaning functions are appropriately timed with Operational activities, and ensure that cleaning activities occur on time as per the Sanitation Schedule
• Participate in self-assessments and checks to verify effectiveness of cleaning, and provide records and documentation
• For sanitation problems and concerns, conduct all necessary follow-up to establish corrective actions and preventative measures
• Work closely with Food Safety to ensure adherence to schedule and maintenance of forms, records, SSOP’s and documentation to support the Food Safety Program
• Assist with audits regarding sanitation and chemical use issues
• Ensure the proper use of all Sanitation equipment

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Minimum of (3) years working in sanitation in the food industry or prior supervisory experience.
• Computer skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, and Email) required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to speak, read and write in English.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Associates degree in related field
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, CIP, and other various sanitation methods
• Strong supervisory skills with experience supporting and motivating a team
• Excellent time management skills