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 Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the sanitation programs at Wawona Frozen Foods (WFF) facilities are followed as outlined. This role ensures compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and company sanitation standards, maintaining a clean and food-safe environment to support high-quality production. The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for scheduling the appropriate amount of people on their shifts, enforcing the sanitation program, and following and enforcing all WFF Food Safety procedures. Additionally, the Sanitation Supervisor will lead and train the sanitation team, enforce safety protocols, and collaborate with other departments to uphold food safety and regulatory compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compliance with all GMP, HACCP, 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.
• Active participation in Wawona Frozen Foods' Safety program to maintain a healthy and injury-free environment.
• Develop, implement, and monitor sanitation procedures to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, and HACCP regulations.
• Conduct routine inspections and audits to verify adherence to sanitation protocols, GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SSOPs (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures). Address and resolve any deficiencies.
• Supervise and participate in cleaning activities, ensuring equipment, production areas, and facility surfaces meet food safety and hygiene standards.
• Train and supervise sanitation personnel in proper cleaning techniques, chemical handling, and safety procedures. Provide ongoing education on sanitation best practices and regulatory requirements. Responsible for all department training, safety training, and holding their teams accountable to these processes.
• Ensure that shifts are appropriately staffed with trained team members.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and usage of cleaning chemicals in compliance with OSHA and EPA standards.
• Maintain proper documentation of chemical usage and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Collaborate with pest control providers to maintain an effective pest prevention program, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of sanitation activities, inspections, and corrective actions. Prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Represent the sanitation department in all Food Safety, Organic, and Customer audits.
• Participate in all sanitation root cause analyses and ensure that preventative actions are found and implemented. Assess issues, troubleshoot, and develop proper countermeasures.
• Assign team members to follow the Master Sanitation Schedule and ensure that it is completed monthly.
• Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Ensure that all employees on the floor wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Advanced knowledge of sanitation processes, general sanitation principles, CIP systems, and sanitation chemicals.
• Intermediate knowledge of Food Safety Principles, HACCP plans, and industry GMPs.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of sanitation experience in a food processing facility, preferably in frozen fruit or produce.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, and SSOPs.
• Experience leading and training a sanitation team in a manufacturing or food production setting.
• Understanding of chemical safety, cleaning methodologies, and pest control in a food facility.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, based on production needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sanitation record-keeping systems.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.

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.