Sanitation Supervisor

Company Description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned)

• Cleans and inspects all process equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards in an efficient manner.
• Directs cleaning of equipment and work areas, including periodical checks of CIP equipment that does not get broken down daily, to check for effectiveness of cleaning.
• Works closely with chemical consultant in reviewing chemical usage and operating procedures as well as keeping abreast of new technology.
• Inspects premises for unsanitary practices and conditions.
• Maintains and keeps updated all chemical cleaning procedures.
• Maintains a Master Cleaning schedule to address non-routine cleaning duties.
• Works closely with Quality Assurance and Production mgmt regarding any sanitation concerns.
• Confers with management and production personnel on sanitation problems, and recommends changes in equipment, plant layout, lighting, ventilation, or work practices to improve sanitation standards and effectiveness of process.
• Compiles required reports regarding regular inspections, sanitation violations, and steps taken to resolve deficiencies.  Routes reports to designated plant personnel.

Responsibilities for Food Safety

• Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and honestly as applicable.
• Must adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and all Food Safety policies.
• Must adhere to all Allergen control programs and procedures as applicable.
• Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities and individuals.
• If monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s).

Competencies: “An area of expertise that is fundamental to a particular job or function”      

In order to perform this position properly, each candidate must demonstrate the following core competencies (not all inclusive).

• Interpersonal Skills
  • Builds relationships at all levels
  • Manages conflict effectively
  • Practices early intervention; resolves issues early
  • Communicates effectively
  • Inspires trust and Teamwork
  • Is a Motivator

• Judgment
  • Analyzes problems effectively
  • Demonstrates sound and ethical decision-making, even under pressure
  • Patient; challenges appropriately
  • Open to ideas of others
  • Consistent

• Leadership
  • Persuasive in getting others to consider his/her or companies point of view
  • Communicates effectively; has a point of view
  • Inspires trust; viewpoint actively sought by others
  • Fosters collaboration
  • Overcomes objections with logic and effective communication skills
  • Able to deliver message of “Culture change”; in a positive, constructive and effective manner
  • Is a Leader

Leadership Responsibilities

• Directly supervises a sanitation team of approx. 24 staff.  Carries out these responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training permanent and temporary employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Maintains time and payroll records.
• Is able to perform activities of workers supervised.

Education and/or Experience

5-10 years of related experience with process equipment sanitation.  Including exposure to all requirements of Microbial control and chemical and workforce safety.   Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Also must possess the ability to write routine reports and correspondence, as well as speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.  Basic mathematics skills, including the ability to calculate ratios and percentages, are required.

Language Skills

• Level II: the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally in English as it pertains to individual position.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.