Senior Sanitation Supervisor

WAWONA FROZEN FOODS

ABOUT THIS COMPANY

We pride ourselves on being family-owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state-of-the-art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high-quality products - all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The role of a Senior Sanitation Supervisor with Wawona Frozen Foods is to ensure that the sanitation programs at WFF facilities are followed as outlined. The Senior Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for scheduling the appropriate amount of people across all shifts, enforcing and challenging the sanitation program, and making updates where necessary.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Active participation in Wawona Frozen Foods' Safety program to maintain a healthy and injury-free environment.
• Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Compliance with all GMP, HAACP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures.
• Empowered to notify and/or act in response to any issues or concerns within the scope of work.
• Wear all the required personal protective equipment and ensure that all employees on the floor are as well.
• Expert knowledge of WWF sanitation processes, general sanitation principles, CIP systems, and sanitation chemicals.
• Intermediate knowledge of Food Safety Principles, HACCP plans, and WFF Food Safety and Quality Program.
• Responsible for working with the Sanitation Supervisors to ensure that all shifts are appropriately staffed.
• Accountable for all department training, project assignments, performance evaluations, and safety.
• Set safety and sanitation goals and make sure that they are met annually.
• Represent the sanitation department in all Food Safety, Organic, and Customer audits.
• Lead all sanitation root cause analysis and ensure that preventative actions are found and installed.
• Participate in the annual creation of the Sanitation budget and set goals for staying under budget.
• Work with the Supply Chain/Purchasing department to ensure that the Sanitation supplies are adequately priced.
• Expert ability to assess issues, troubleshoot and develop proper counter measures.
• Keep the Master Sanitation Schedule up to date and ensure that it is completed monthly.
• Ability to lead projects from inception to implementation, developing plans and follow-up.
• Create and report out Sanitation KPI's on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalency or specialized training from a technical school in which a certificate was obtained.
• +4 years of experience in Sanitation operations
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to identify and resolve issues or problems.
• Strong team building, coaching, and mentoring skills
• Computer skills ability to navigate Microsoft 365 products.
• Ability to read and understand schedules, contracts, and other reports.

LOCATION

• This position will work out of our Cedar or Alluvial location.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, ADD, Life, FSA and DCAP Benefit Options
• Generous 401k with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick
• Wawona Wednesday's, End of Season Appreciation Events, T-shirts and Hats, Employee of the Month
• You'll have the opportunity to work with great people and make a real impact - while being your unique, authentic self at work

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY

• We learn together. We believe in supporting all employees with all the training, resources, and tools to be successful. We invest in our people, we learn together, we take the time to train, and we grow together. We celebrate OUR people and want each employee to have a long career with Wawona Frozen Foods.
• We focus on building and keeping relationships, going above and beyond, and offering world-class service. Empowering each team member to make Wawona Frozen Foods better every day, come up with improvements and suggest suggestions, and help us be innovative. We are proud of our history and want to continue to leave a legacy.
• Wawona Frozen Foods promotes a work environment that encourages problem-solving, collaboration, and a culture of growth. We roll up our sleeves, we get dirty, we exemplify true grit, and we support each other because we truly care about our people.
• We pride ourselves on having a diverse team matching our diverse product base. We have an inclusive culture where different professional and personal perspectives, ideas, and suggestions are respected and welcomed.
• We pride ourselves on the fast-paced environment that our season creates, and we recognize that if it was not for our people working hard that we would not be as successful.
• We strive to deliver the best fruit products available and to be a valued partner in every one of our customer's successes.
• We take the time to build a relationship with our customers and make sure we are producing and delivering the best products specific to your needs.

PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Work in an environment where there can be medium to loud noise and in cold temperatures.
• Stand and walk, feel, reach with hands and arms. Occasionally requested to sit and talk or hear.
• A fast-paced environment that requires high attention to details and minimal down time.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Work flexible/varying schedules to support the team, customers, and deadlines.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and ability to see all colors.
• Wear appropriate personal protection equipment and adhere to dress code as outlined for working in a food manufacturing facility.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S.

Wawona Frozen Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor.

NOTICE TO RECRUITERS, EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, AND/OR VENDORS

Please note that Wawona Frozen Foods does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or vendors. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Wawona Frozen Foods will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without Wawona Frozen Foods' authorization, Wawona Frozen Foods is without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Wawona Frozen Foods. Verbal commitments from any Wawona Frozen Food employees will not be considered binding terms. This applies to all Wawona Frozen Foods locations and offices. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiters and vendors to know this policy.