Sanitation Supervisor

Kraft Heinz; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k

Paid Time Off

Flexibility / Work-life balance

Life Insurance & Disability

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a 3rd shift Sanitation Supervisor at the Champaign plant to lead sanitation programs, ensure food safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement. You will coordinate with plant leadership, QA, and third-party providers to maintain high sanitation standards while aligning with corporate policies.

The role emphasizes leadership of hourly staff, KPI reporting, and collaboration across departments to optimize sanitation processes and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or equivalent education and experience to know sanitary production of food and government regulations regarding food operations.
• 2-5 years’ experience in Quality, Laboratory, or Production experience with emphasis on Quality Control
• Certified Sanitarian or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
• Knowledge in HACCP, Microbiology, Sanitation, Chemical Safety, Pest Control, and Quality Systems.
• Understand and align with government regulations relating to OHSA, FDA, USDA, and EPA.
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Work schedule is primarily 3rd shift but be able to periodically change shifts for business needs.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sanitation compliance, safety, quality, and cost efficiency goals.
• Lead hourly sanitation staff and coordinate pest control and chemical supplier reps.
• Monitor weekly sanitation records for compliance and food safety.
• Lead sanitation improvement and expansion projects.
• Report on plant sanitation programs and KPI’s.
• Coordinate Six Sigma/Lean improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality control

HACCP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science or equivalent education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ensure that products and services meet established quality standards. Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and processes, identify areas for improvement, and work with other departments to address quality issues. Perform regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards. May provide training and support to team members to ensure quality is maintained throughout the organization.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

Under the direction of the Sanitation Manager, functions as 3rd shift Sanitation Supervisor and coordinates and facilitates the activities of the plant Sanitation program. Directs plant supervision activities to produce quality products through effective and cost-efficient sanitation programs that align with all established policies and procedures. Objectives are met through coordination of management objectives with the plant staff and plant supervision. The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for leading the implementation and execution of the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program throughout the manufacturing plant. This position is the technical liaison between the plant, corporate headquarters, sanitation chemical company, and third-party sanitation provider (where applicable).

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Achievement of established business unit/plant goals in sanitation compliance, effectiveness, safety, quality, and cost efficiency
• Provides leadership and guidance to hourly Sanitation Coordinators, analysts, Byproducts Leads/team, Janitorial Lead/team, chemical supplier reps., and outside pest control operator.
• Monitors all weekly sanitation records for compliance and follows-up to ensure adherence to programs and established limits to ensure food safety.
• Leads plant sanitation improvement projects, automation, and expansion projects.
• Directs and reports on overall plant sanitation programs including PSS, RSS, PIC/PEC, expansion, and extended runs.
• Develops, participates, and reports on monthly plant KPI’s.
• Partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean/Kraft Heinz Global Production System (HGPS)), including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation.
• Manage and evaluate the Sanitation staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.
• Oversees, tracks, and reports chemical usage and supply control programs to ensure proper levels of utilization and optimize costs.
• Directs sanitation environmental control programs like clean equipment swabs, environmental monitoring, and pathogen testing.
• Coordinates and conducts full sanitation audits including equipment tear downs to ensure effectiveness of equipment cleaning procedures.
• Monitors plant infrastructure for compliance and develops action plans for continuous improvement.
• Communicates closely with all functions and levels of the plant organization, including corporate quality, production, and sanitation.
• Leads sanitation training for operators and maintenance.
• Trains, develops, and maintains plant sanitation SOWI’s, sanitation programs and reports.
• Manages sanitation tool, brush, and bucket programs to ensure proper tools for the job and compliance with plant color code policies.
• Member of plant food safety team participating in FSSC certification and HACCP validations.
• Active participant in sanitation and Pest control KHMS programs
• Supports R&D trials, plant commercialization, and A-1 sanitary design for projects.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or equivalent education and experience to know sanitary production of food and government regulations regarding food operations.
• 2-5 years’ experience in Quality, Laboratory, or Production experience with emphasis on Quality Control
• Certified Sanitarian or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
• Knowledge in HACCP, Microbiology, Sanitation, Chemical Safety, Pest Control, and Quality Systems.
• Understand and align with government regulations relating to OHSA, FDA, USDA, and EPA.
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Work schedule is primarily 3rd shift but be able to periodically change shifts for business needs.

Work Environment

This manufacturing facility is a cold 40-45 degrees (USDA) environment and ambient 65-75 degrees (FDA) environment. The facility produces both FDA and USDA products. The candidate will be performing some work on a computer and will be expected to be "Boots on the floor" daily or as needed per business needs. The candidate will be overseeing multiple hourly direct reports while mentoring 2 off-shift quality salary headcount.

Schedule

The work schedule is a core Monday - Friday 3rd shift with weekend/off shift hours as needed per business needs. The facility is a 24/7 plant so adjustments to work schedule can happen.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those minimum expectations by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will sit, talk, walk and hear, etc. The employee at a minimum will have to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop or kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty pounds, and occasionally lift less than fifty pounds.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$77,800.00 - $97,300.00

Bonus

This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Champaign Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.