Sanitation Supervisor

Sanitation Supervisor Position Summary  To ensure the proper sanitization of production equipment and cleanliness of the facility by training, developing and managing our employees according to established company standards.    Essential Functions Ensures that company policies, standards and procedures are met, followed and maintained in accordance with established company policy (e.g. safety and OSHA compliance, Federal/State/Local Laws).  Develops and implements sanitation programs and action plans for facility to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (e.g. Federal and State laws, Pepsi Co standards).  Maintains Master Sanitation Manual; updates cleaning procedures, schedules and check sheets; maintains records for annual sanitation on Filler Room equipment.  Supervises the operation of production equipment (e.g. depalletizer, filler, palletizer) to assist in production process; ensures equipment is operating properly and containers are being filled and packaged according to established company standards.  Completes and maintains sanitation and micro records, disciplinary notices, accident reports and other paperwork according to established company policy; reviews and approves time-off requests and time cards.  Manages, trains and develops employees to ensure that they are performing job duties in accordance with established standards.  Trains and audits employees on all safety practices on an annual basis (e.g. lock-out/tag out; chemical safety, harness application) according to established standards.  Maintains confidentiality of product formulas, employee information (e.g. wage information, discipline), production and plant records and other sensitive and confidential information.  Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works outside of normal schedule as required to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.  Orders Microbiological testing supplies, sanitation and janitorial chemicals and supplies, safety and personal protective equipment.  Maintains and updates Material Data Safety Sheets for entire facility.   Education  2 Year / Associate Degree in chemistry, biology or related field or equivalent work experience required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in chemistry, biology or related field preferred.   Experience  3 - 5 years of sanitation experience. Experience with a beverage company or similar industry is strongly preferred. 1 - 3 years of supervisory experience.   Computer Skills  Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.    Other Requirements Knowledge of: production and sanitation process; beverage industry; uses of different chemicals utilized in sanitation process; general management principles; Microsoft Office Suite. Skill in: internal customer service; training and coaching. Ability to: train, develop, lead and manage a team; work quickly, efficiently and independently; multi-task; communicate effectively with co-workers and other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; read, write and interpret procedure, safety and operating manuals; be trained on operating and supervising the start up of production line equipment; operate a computer, micro testing equipment, lab equipment, central and portable equipment foamers and chemical pumps; delegate; problem solve and trouble shoot. Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.