3rd Shift Sanitation Supervisor

Great Lakes Cheese; Town of Plymouth (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead the sanitation team across production areas. You will oversee daily sanitation tasks, drive process improvements, and maintain safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a minimum of 4 years in sanitation, an associate degree or equivalent experience, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, lead staff, and partner with quality control. Overtime may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• 4 years of sanitation experience or more.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on expertise.
• Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to line personnel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and solve problems beyond routine issues.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead and supervise sanitation employees and resolve issues before they escalate.
• Observe processes and use experience to make independent sanitation decisions.
• Provide guidance to staff to accomplish daily tasks and goals.
• Communicate effectively and make sound decisions.
• Evaluate employee performance and administer discipline when needed.
• Assist with hiring decisions and personnel moves within the department.
• Schedule vacations and delegate responsibilities to ensure coverage.
• Maintain accurate records and relationships with other departments, especially quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or commensurate experience

Job description

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The Sanitation Supervisor oversees/directs the sanitation department team in all areas of sanitation for production areas / machines.

Job Responsibilities

• Organize, lead and supervise sanitation employees; solves problems before they develop.
• Observe/evaluate processes and draws on experience to make independent decisions on issues relating to sanitation processes and improvements.
• Provide assistance and guidance to sanitation employees, providing them with what they need to accomplish daily tasks and achieve goals.
• Communicate effectively and makes sound decisions.
• Evaluate employee performance.
• Administer discipline when needed.
• Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.
• Delegate responsibilities as needed.
• Schedule employee vacations.
• Maintain accurate records and employee files
• Motivate by example.
• Process daily employee issues and complaints.
• Listen well and provide tactful feedback.
• Work closely with the quality control department, assisting with information gathering and follow-up.
• Assure a safe work environment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed with little or no notice.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or commensurate experience.
• 4 years of sanitation experience or more.
• In depth understanding of manufacturing sanitation processes.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
• Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to line personnel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues.

Working Conditions

• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Nearest Major Market: Sheboygan
Nearest Secondary Market: Green Bay