Sanitation Supervisor

Sanitation Supervisor - Ottumwa

As a Sanitation Supervisor you are responsible for overall operating performance of the Keurig Dr Pepper processing operations. You will work with the team to streamline efficiency with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and improving financial results.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensures a safe workplace is maintained and there is a safety mindset in all things we do.
• Supervise sanitation / Micro lab crew.
• Provides leadership and guidance to hourly Sanitation Coordinators, analysts, Byproducts Leads/team, Janitorial Lead/team, chemical supplier reps.
• Monitors all weekly sanitation records for compliance and follows-up to ensure adherence to programs and established limits to ensure food safety.
• Develops, participates, and reports on monthly plant KPI's.
• Oversees, tracks, and reports chemical usage and supply control programs to ensure proper levels of utilization and optimize costs.
• Directs sanitation environmental control programs like clean equipment swabs, environmental monitoring, and pathogen testing.
• Coordinates and conducts full sanitation audits including equipment tear downs to ensure effectiveness of equipment cleaning procedures.
• Communicates closely with all functions and levels of the plant organization, including corporate quality, production, and sanitation.
• Leads sanitation training for operators and maintenance.
• Trains, develops, and maintains plant sanitation SOWI's, sanitation programs and reports.
• Hires, schedules, and supervises full-time staff and additional temporary staff.
• Follows all policies, ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by Keurig Dr Pepper and the department.
• Oversees all process documentation and training program procedures to ensure consistency of operational tasks and the safety and cleanliness of the workplace.
• Ensures a quality product is being produced and all quality processes are being followed.
• Works directly with Quality Control, Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities on projects to improve quality, streamline efficiencies and reduce operating expenses.
• Tracks productivity for measured shift efficiency and improvement.
• Operates at or below the budgeted cost for production utilizing lean manufacturing procedures and cross-training.
• Oversees adherence to inventory control procedures to ensure inventory accuracy goals are constantly achieved.
• Responsibility to report food safety, quality and regulatory compliance to plant or division personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Performs other duties as requested by management.

Ensure high performance results of your team by:

• Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions.
• Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent.
• Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures.
• Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations.

Total Rewards:

• Salary Range: $62,500 - $80,000
• Where Applicable: Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors.
• Benefits eligible day one!! Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement.
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of leadership experience in either a lead, supervisory, or managerial role in a production environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience working with quality management systems, lab instrumentations, sanitation, or quality assurance in a manufacturing environment.
• CIP process experience highly preferred.
• Experience with the food, beverage, pharmaceutical or chemical industry preferred.
• Food safety certifications highly preferred.
• Understanding of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and/or Lean Six Sigma manufacturing practices highly preferred.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.