Sanitation Supervisor

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead sanitation programs, drive HACCP and food safety initiatives, and supervise a team of 12 employees within the Quality Department.

The role partners with QA, operations, and R&D, and requires strong knowledge of sanitation practices, IP, and continuous improvement in a dairy/food production setting. 3rd shift availability is included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2+ years of sanitation experience in food/beverage/dairy industries.
• Associates degree with 3+ years sanitation experience.
• High School Diploma with 4+ years sanitation experience in food-related fields.

Responsibilities

• Train employees and manage day-to-day sanitation programs.
• Plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance and address disciplinary actions.
• Lead sanitation programs, maintain records, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with QA, operations, and R&D to support site sanitation and food safety.

Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related field with Operations Management

Associates degree in a comparable field with 3+ years sanitation experience

High School Diploma with 4+ years sanitation experience

Tools

SQF knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Sanitation Supervisor

The Sanitation Supervisor provides leadership and guidance in sanitation, sanitary design, risk analysis, and HACCP. This role is part of the Quality Department and reports to the Sanitation Manager.

The Sanitation Supervisor owns, manages, and leads sanitation programs and ensures all sanitation activities are executed effectively. Directly supervises 12 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

This position partners with sanitation quality team, operations at all levels, Corporate QA, third-party vendors, and R&D, and is a key contributor to the site’s sanitation and food safety programs for Land O’Lakes, Inc.

Essential Functions

• Provide expertise and functional leadership relating to the implementation and execution of Sanitation, Chemical, Pest Control programs and processes within the plant.
• Manage and lead the day-to-day Sanitation programs, equipment inspections, Chemical, programs and documentation.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts within the plant to ensure sanitation programs are developed and implemented within the production organization.
• Drive knowledge and understanding of sanitation practices throughout the plant; provide best practices expertise surrounding cleaning practices, CIP systems and sanitary design of equipment and processes.
• Oversee the implementation of sanitation concepts to support hazard analysis, risk assessments, continuous improvement, system/process application while supporting regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Continuously evaluate facility sanitary conditions, assessing risk based on food safety and public health principles, prioritizing corrective actions, and verifying sanitation activities and validation testing.
• Maintain chemical inventory in the plant and order supplies as needed for the department.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations.
• Support site Quality Management team with other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related field with Operations Management with 2+ years of food, beverage, dairy sanitation experience
• Associates degree in a comparable field of study with 3+ years sanitation experience
• High School Diploma and 4+ year of sanitation experience in a food, dairy or beverage industry
• Strong Microsoft Office suite and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled in project management orientation and implementing organizational change related projects.
• Experience implementing leadership and leading people in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Uses explicitly defined visual processes to track and follow-up on assignments and take appropriate corrective action.
• Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex documents and responding effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Experience making effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to management.
• Knowledge of chemical usage and safety.
• Certified in SQF, Food Safety, PCQI and/or HACCP preferred.
• Understands Halal and Kosher claim requirement.

Hours

3rd Shift (11pm-8:00am) these hours may vary (as needed). – This role may require off shift hours along with an on‑call rotation, weekends and Holidays as needed.

Salary Range

$70,800 - $106,200. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT. Land O’Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world. For disability accessibility or disability accommodation help, please call our HR Solution Center at 844-565-4748, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.