Sanitation Supervisor

JDP is seeking a third shift Sanitation Supervisor for a major Food manufacturing company located near Sioux City Iowa.

Salary is $76k to 80k with a 10% bonus

Plenty of growth opportunities!

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate sanitation conditions to assess risks based on food safety and public health criteria.
• Utilize innovative problem-solving techniques to address sanitation challenges effectively.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the organization, including the cleaning company, maintenance crew, and operations team.
• Monitor and verify the implementation of cleaning procedures to ensure compliance with USDA regulations and company standards.
• Ensure the safety of oneself and others in the assigned work area.
• Prepare media and reagents for microbiological and chemical testing as required.
• Assess the progress of daily and scheduled cleaning tasks to maintain sanitation standards.
• Evaluate and ensure proper application of cleaning chemicals and correct usage of equipment, including maintaining an inventory of sanitation supplies.
• Verify cleaning efficiency using ATP swabbing and implement corrective actions based on swab results.
• Monitor and manage pre-operational sanitation non-compliances during USDA inspections and take corrective actions as necessary.
• Support SQF programs, including Allergen Control, Pest Control, Chemical Control, and Glass and Brittle Plastics protocols.
• Oversee maintenance items related to sanitation standards and collaborate with maintenance and operations to ensure timely preventive maintenance.
• Minimize pre-operational deficiencies, non-compliance issues, and downtime in cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Validate chemical compound titrations throughout the shift to ensure proper concentration levels.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of USDA regulations, food safety standards, and sanitation practices.
• Proven ability to evaluate sanitation conditions analytically and assess risks based on public health criteria.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate across various departments and external teams.
• Experience monitoring and verifying cleaning procedures to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Familiarity with microbiological and chemical testing, including preparation of media and reagents.
• Ability to implement corrective actions and employ innovative solutions to sanitation challenges.
• Knowledge of proper chemical applications, equipment usage, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in verifying cleaning efficiency through ATP swabbing and analyzing results to improve processes.
• Experience supporting SQF programs and ensuring compliance with allergen, pest, and chemical control standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to coordinate maintenance and sanitation efforts effectively.
• Commitment to minimizing deficiencies and improving sanitation processes to ensure operational efficiency.
• Ability to train and supervise sanitation staff to meet quality and safety standards.