Sanitation Supervisor

Sanitation Supervisor

(Exempt)

Company Overview: Ethos Pet Brands is the parent company of Natural Balance® and Canidae® pet brands. By joining forces under Ethos Pet Brands, these premium pet food brands strengthen their commitment to delivering the highest quality nutrition. We believe in the power of strong brands to connect with pet parents and create meaningful experiences.

The role of the Sanitation Supervisor is to provide leadership and take full ownership by providing solutions and direction for day-to-day sanitation operations. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving sanitation programs, policies, and key performance indicators (KPI'S) in compliance with SQF, GMP's, HACCP's, MSS, SSOPS, policies and procedures. Other duties may include staffing, scheduling, and purchasing of supplies to maintain inventory levels.

The key responsibilities and duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to take complete ownership of all sanitation-related programs and procedures.
• Develop a culture where employee safety is the top priority.
• Works directly with people safety to ensure all safety requirements related to sanitation are met specifically leading: HAZCOM, chemical safety, SDS, etc..
• Manage a flexible work schedule that requires dedicated support to multiple shifts by priority which will include weekends and nights.
• Collaborate with Operations, QA, Food Safety, Business Unit Leaders and Chemical Supply Vendors, to implement sanitation programs and meet key performance indicators (KPI's).
• Provide technical direction to facility Sanitarians to ensure all records are completed, reviewed and signed off (i.e.- chemical concentrations, CIP validations, pre-operational inspection, COP records, SSOP's, etc.).
• Follow all GMP, HAACP, Food Safety, MSS, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures.
• Maintains, updates and audits SSOP's to ensure they accurately reflect cleaning activities.
• Maintains, updates and audits MSS to ensure facility is maintained in sanitary condition.
• Develops sanitation-related training and ensures sanitation training is conducted as needed.
• Responsible for completion of corrective actions (CAPA’s) for sanitation deficiencies.
• Actively involved in plant HACCP team.
• Inspects and evaluates facility sanitary conditions, assesses risk based on food safety and implements corrective actions.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years experience in plant quality/food safety/sanitation and or leadership/supervisor experience.
• Ability to hold others accountable to priorities while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Certification as a Sanitarian is a plus.
• Knowledge of HACCP and other sanitation principles.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• A strong work ethic and a can-do attitude.
• Must be willing to submit a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to push, pull, carry, or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours.
• Ascend/descend a ladder or stairs daily.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office technology.
• Occasionally position self to access low spaces.
• Ability to observe details at close range.
• Must be able to work in area with exposure to loud noises.
• Ability to work safely in areas with hazardous equipment and materials.
• Must be able to relay accurate information via multiple communication vehicles including verbal and written mechanisms.
• Must be able to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Ethos is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.