Sanitation Supervisor

J.D. Irving, Limited; Prince Edward Island; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Prince Edward Island seeks a Sanitation Supervisor to oversee sanitation operations, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and lead a team. Candidates should have a degree in Food Science or equivalent experience and the ability to manage a department effectively. The role involves training staff, managing budgets, and maintaining high sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing people and departments.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new situations.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor subordinates.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sanitation department to follow policies and procedures.
• Organize and direct sanitation operations to achieve objectives.
• Provide training and mentoring to staff.

Skills

Ability to multi-task

Strong safety knowledge

Good computer skills

Education

Community College or University Degree in Food Science

Job description

Overview

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the Sanitation department by ensuring adequate staffing and training. Developing, implementing, and maintaining all aspects of the sanitation for Food Safety/Quality Programs. Accurately and efficiently perform, document and communicate sanitation assessments on a continuous basis. Safeguards both employees and customers by maintaining the highest level of sanitation. Create and lead a positive, safe, productive & professional atmosphere.

Relationships and Contacts

This position reports to the Plant Manager. The position requires interaction with contractors, unionized and salaried staff.

• Annual Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

Qualifications

• Community College or University Degree in Food Science or equivalent work experience;
• Experience managing people and a department;
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines;
• Willingness and ability to learn and adapt to new situations;
• Ability to work in a team environment and take direction from others;
• Flexible hours and ability to work nights and weekends;
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor subordinates;
• Knowledge of chemical handling practices in food manufacturing environment;
• Ability to analyze and present information effectively and accurately;
• Clear understanding of and dedication to meeting deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team;
• Strong safety knowledge for Sanitation and equipment;
• Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• To organize, staff and effectively lead the sanitation department to ensure that all policies and procedures are developed, implemented, and followed according to customer specifications, regulatory requirements and Food Safety & Quality requirements. Participate in third party audits with regard to pest control, sanitation, allergens, training, SDS, internal facility inspections and master sanitation schedule;
• Organize, staff, direct, and control sanitation operations to ensure that plant and objectives are achieved in an effective and efficient manner. Development of a subordinate staff, capable of meeting current and future performance standards by selecting and developing key subordinates. Conduct employee performance, counseling and disciplinary actions;
• Provide training and mentoring to individual staff members and in group settings;
• Establish the annual budget, complete routine ordering supplies & invoices. To effectively communicate and work closely with all departments to achieve company strategies and goals. Advise and oversee all aspects of outside contractors related to sanitation. Conduct frequent walk-throughs. Ensuring sanitation procedures are being met;
• Initiate actions supporting continuous improvement. Defining and implementing systems and procedures to ensure the least cost sanitation objectives. Carry out new innovative ways to help reduce cost and waste. Conduct monthly safety meetings and job training as required;
• To maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and assist other personnel as needed to maintain the same conditions in the processing area. To keep the Plant Manager informed of daily issues relating to the efficient operation of mechanical systems. To attend and participate in meetings, training and continuing education programs internally or externally as deemed appropriate by management;
• Using or wearing the protective equipment designated by plant policies;
• Follow safe work procedures, rules and policies;
• Ensure that good housekeeping is maintained at all times;
• Reporting all accidents or injuries to your manager immediately;
• Commitment to Quality System Policy;
• Enforce GMP and HACCP Policy and procedure within the role;
• Active participation in food safety, food security, health, sanitation, hygiene and quality program within the role;
• Order chemicals and supplies for the department;
• PO management for Sanitation and Plant services departments