Job Description
- Position Summary:The Plant Sanitation Supervisor's main objective is to ensure cleanliness and health standards of the facility are effective to maintain food-safe manufacturing conditions. This position is responsible for coordinating sanitation operations between the company and third-party sanitation services. This position will carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies, OSHA regulations, and any food safety regulations.
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversees and participates in food safety and sanitation procedures in plant operations to ensure company begins production on time
- Manages the Master Sanitation Schedule
- Performs pre-operational sanitation inspections in all processing and storage environments
- Coordinates sanitation plan with Production and Quality Assurance departments according to production schedules and staffing requirements
- Manages Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP's) from development, implementation, record keeping, observation, and training
- Conducts scheduled audits on sanitation activities and records to ensure compliance with SSOPs
- Observes and ensures SSOPs are effective and validated
- Train personnel on proper sanitation procedures
- Inspects products and equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards
- Maintains and coordinates all sanitation chemical and equipment inventory with suppliers
- Maintains product quality and integrity by checking for irregularities and deficiencies
- Ensures personnel conform to Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices
- Follows up with any relatable facility nonconformances
- Education and Experience:
- Familiarity with Electronic Data Management Systems, ERPs, etc.
- Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor's degree in science-based area of study preferred
- Minimum of two years experience within a manufacturing plant
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
- Possesses a working knowledge of sanitation operations
- Maintains knowledge of current and developing sanitation techniques
- Must meet expectations on Safety, Attendance, Teamwork, Quality, and Productivity
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Must be able to follow instructions
- Maintain professionalism at all times
- Ability to clearly communicate with coworkers
- Adequate reading/language, writing, and math skills
- Adequate computer skills necessary, including proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Able to work in varied temperature environments (0-50 degrees)
- Heavy lifting required, some over 50 pounds
- Will work in manufacturing setting mostly with some time spent in office environment
- Continuous movement; must be able to stand for long periods of time