2nd Shift Sanitation Assistant Supervisor - Enrobing

creative werks; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

creative werks is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Changeover Lead to oversee production line changeovers, sanitation readiness, and adherence to safety protocols on the floor.

You will train staff, coordinate sanitation crews, and monitor MSS while ensuring proper cleaning, allergen control, and packaging readiness across shifts. The role requires flexibility for weekend work and strong teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• 1 year experience in a food/nutrition manufacturing facility.
• 1 year of sanitation experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Communicate safety as the number one priority for employees by encouraging safe work practices and addressing safety concerns.
• Observe and implement safety corrections on assigned lines.
• Train employees to work in a safe manner.
• Oversee multiple line changeovers to ensure proper cleaning is performed and staff are utilized efficiently.
• Train sanitation leads, production leads, operators and crew on effective sanitation practices.
• Train, manage, clean and troubleshoot sanitation equipment.
• Manage 5S and inventory of sanitation tools, line-specific tooling and equipment.
• Adhere to and train on CW’s Pathogen Procedures including allergen control and facility color coding.
• Document and execute changeover times and quality swab testing.
• Test and document chemical concentrations.
• Ensure sanitation tools and equipment are delivered to lines prior to changeover.
• Ensure equipment is disassembled and reassembled properly.
• Complete Line Clearance sheets and file storage per SOP.
• Communicate changeover status with sanitation and production teams.
• Suggest improvements to management for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate shift handoffs with Sanitation Assistant Supervisors.
• Work with Production management to assemble sanitation crews.
• Monitor MSS and allergen/recycling bins per CW procedures.
• Enforce safety, discipline, cooperation and teamwork policies.
• Support weekend or flexible shifts as needed.

Skills

basic sanitation knowledge

bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

BA/BS preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for all production changeovers and start-ups, focusing on effective, efficient and smooth transitions on the floor for the shift. Provides constant feedback to Sanitation Supervisor/Manager on updates to the production floor and continuous improvements.

Job Type

Full-time

Responsibilities Of The Position

• Communicate safety as the number one priority for employees by encouraging safe work practices and immediately addressing safety concerns
• Observe and implement safety corrections on assigned lines
• Train employees to work in safe manner
• Oversee multiple line changeovers to ensure proper cleaning is performed, staff are utilized efficiently, and appropriate departments are notified for support in a timely matter.
• Train sanitation leads, production leads, operators and crew on effective sanitation practices in a timely matter.
• Train, manage, clean and troubleshoot sanitation including but not limited to floor scrubber, COP tank, parts washer, dry steam, foamer, vacuums, etc.
• Manages 5S and inventory of sanitation tools, line-specific tooling and equipment.
• Adheres and trains on CW’s Pathogen Procedures, including but not limited to Allergen Control and Facility Color Coding procedures.
• Document and execute changeover times and quality swab testing.
• Tests and documents chemical concentrations.
• Ensures sanitation tools, line tooling and equipment, and more are delivered to lines prior to the changeover.
• Ensure equipment is taken apart completely and in an organized manner, followed by guaranteeing proper reassembly of equipment and line.
• Responsible for completion of Line Clearance sheets and file storage per SOP
• Effectively communicates with sanitation department and production on line’s changeover status and changeover type (full sanitation, dry clean, partial or packaging change).
• Monitors, directs, and problem solves to improve effectiveness and efficiency of changeovers. Provides suggestions and ideas to management for continuous improvement efforts.
• Effective shift handoff with Sanitation Assistant Supervisors with line changeover, Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and other responsibilities.
• Work closely with Production management to assemble sanitation crews along with reassigning unneeded staff.
• Monitor lines for MSS and housekeeping of allergen and recycling bins per CW’s quality procedures.
• Enforce company policies and procedures regarding safety, discipline, cooperation and teamwork.
• Fast-response for safety concerns, including but not limited to blood-borne pathogen containment or food-borne pathogens.
• Able to work a flexible shift; weekend work may be required
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of basic sanitation principals, allergen program, and preventing foodborne illness
• Preferably speaks in English and Spanish

Education And Experience

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience/preferred BA/BS
• Must have 1 year experience in a manufacturing facility that produces food or nutrition products
• 1 year of previous sanitation experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Leadership experience preferred
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Working Conditions

• Wet, dry and dusty work environments during sanitation and production periods
• Heavy industrial equipment requiring 2-person lift
• This position may require the employee to work weekends or shifts other than their own to meet the needs of the business.

Physical Requirements

• Operate standard office equipment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Able to lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk for up to 8 hours a day and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach, all with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work between an office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees.

Salary: $20 - $28 / hour plus $0.50 shift differential