Sanitation Lead

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of baked and frozen food products is seeking a Night Shift Sanitation Supervisor for their Vaughan facility. The role involves developing and managing sanitation processes, ensuring compliance with GMP and HACCP standards, and conducting training for staff and contractors. Candidates must possess a college degree and have 1-2 years of sanitation experience in a food setting. The company offers a competitive salary and robust benefits, including health and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in Food Plant Sanitation, preferably in a food setting.
• Solid understanding of quality standards.
• Computer skills, budgeting & report writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive sanitation program.
• Conduct Plant Sanitation Audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

College or University degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

The Night Shift Sanitation Supervisor provides sanitation expertise to both production facilities. This position involves developing, managing and continuously improving a comprehensive sanitation program that encompasses GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) Food Safety and Security, allergen program and chemical control, and outside contract development. Maintains recordkeeping to direct others to perform scheduled tasks in an efficient manner and maintain master sanitation schedule. Accompany outside cleaning contractors on weekly plant inspections and during audits. Audit performance of outside sanitation contractors.

Will demonstrate promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in Health & Safety, People, Quality/ Food Safety and Growth

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct plant-wide mandated training for PDC employees for sanitation and ensure cleaning contractors meet our training requirements.
• Ensure and audit completion of Plant Sanitation Audits follow up with required corrective actions the audits identify.
• Coordinates and prepares both facilities for all audits.
• Identifies equipment to be cleaned, phasing of cleaning, and the number of individuals required to clean.
• Coordinates clean-ups, conduct clean-up inspections and validations using swabs and/or samples collected for analysis.
• Maintains master sanitation schedule per Company guidelines assuring that all daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and yearly tasks are performed and documented.
• Develops written cleaning procedures and SOP’s Standard Operating Procedures for all plant equipment.Assures cleaning procedures are maintained, updated and ensures training for all required personnel is provided by contractors
• Assures Sanitation supply inventory levels are managed to meet targets without impeding plant objects.
• Establish a tour route checklist for critical equipment and report on a daily basis.
• Manage a list of damaged equipment during sanitation and establish systematically
• Effective implementation and adherence to the company’s Food Safety and Quality Policies and Procedures including but not limited to SQF, HACCP and GMP to ensure food safety and quality of products manufactured.
• Responsible for compliance with all regulations and food safety policies and procedures.Food Safety compliance for both facilities by ensuring proper sanitary conditions at all times, including allergen control, pest control, guidelines are followed.Compliance with food safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for supporting and upgrading skills and knowledge of the employees/outside cleaning contractor company. Ensure Diversity and Inclusive meets/exceeds Plats du Chef’s standards.Proactively engage in the development and training of employees/outside cleaning contractors and support such plans developed by the Plant Managers and Quality Assurance Departments.
• Responsible to ensure all Health and Safety regulations are followed and enforce daily procedures related to the “Lock-Out Tag-Out” Procedures. Also, responsible for applying corrective measures by the Health & Safety Committee following their monthly audits.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• College or University degree in a related field (Food and Science Technology, Operations Management).
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in Food Plant Sanitation preferably in a food setting using fresh and frozen ingredients.
• Solid understanding of quality standards.
• Highly developed leadership, interpersonal and strong people skills demonstrated the ability to manage a diverse crew of people at all levels of ability.
• Computer skills, budgeting & report writing/implementing corrective actions; A3 problem-solving.
• Advanced experience in problem-solving, process management and analysis in a time-sensitive environment.
• Well-developed analytical, modelling & critical thinking skills.
• Good human relations and good oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions Notations

• Periodic exposure to temperatures noticeably above and below room temperature.
• Constant exposure to food products may cause allergic reactions (flour, milk, etc).
• Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals.

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We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include extended health, dental, pension plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, disability insurance, paramedical services, employee referral program, paid time off, and more!

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com .

Nous sommes fiers d'offrir une rémunération concurrentielle et des programmes d'avantages sociaux qui comprennent l'assurance-maladie complémentaire, l'assurance dentaire, le régime de retraite, le programme d'aide aux employés, les programmes de bien-être, l'assurance-vie, l'assurance en cas de décès ou de mutilation par accident, l'assurance-invalidité, les services paramédicaux, le programme de recommandation des employés, les congés payés, et plus encore !

Pour plus d'informations sur notre entreprise, rendez-vous sur www.chg.com .

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. T he salary range for this role is:

$19.00 - $35.00

This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, along with geographic location. C.H. Guenther & Son also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, Retirement Savings options, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

About Us

C.H. Guenther is a growing, privately owned corporation that has delivered high quality products, traditional flavors and our just “baked from scratch” taste since 1851. We are a leading supplier of baked and frozen food products; appetizers, snacks and soups; gravies, sauces and seasonings; biscuits and more for foodservice and consumer markets in North America and Europe. Our well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations.

With a relentless pursuit of excellence, we develop innovative food solutions and create sustainable value for our people, our customers, and our communities. We accomplish this by deploying best in class capabilities and being an employer of choice.

Westrive for high-performance, with a positive attitude in all that we do. We are results driven, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity and foster long-term relationships. Our leaders are committed to nurturing our diverse talent, their ideas, and unique perspectives. We strive to harness the full potential of our most important resource – our people.

Our heritage is driven by our commitment to the core values ofintegrity/respect, empowerment, accountability, collaboration, and agility. Our vision is to nourish society as a transformational leader in the future of food.

Join us in our purpose to create memorable moments through the power of food!