Sanitation Supervisor

Fresh Express; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express in the United States is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor (3rd shift) to lead sanitation leads, coordinators, and crews, ensuring compliance with Fresh Express food safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires a BS/BA in Food Sciences or Life Sciences, at least 3 years in a food sanitation leadership position, strong communication and teamwork, and proficiency with MS Office; experience with GMP, HACCP, and audits is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role in a food sanitation facility.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Team-oriented with problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Detail oriented with basic mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contracted sanitation personnel to ensure compliance with Fresh Express sanitation standards.
• Evaluate sanitation processes and SSOPs; adjust Master Sanitation Schedule as needed.
• Maintain sanitation supplies and chemical inventories.
• Lead trainings and drive process improvements.
• Support audits and assist in food safety programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Mechanical skills

MS Office

Education

B.S./B.A. in Food Sciences or Life Sciences

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Sanitation Supervisor (3rd shift) must understand the Food Safety Statement, complete the required training, perform work assignments in accordance with training and display an acceptable level of competency with all Quality Assurance/Safety/Security policies and training requirements.

Areas of food safety training will include, but are not limited to: GMP, HACCP, Listeria, Food Safety and Quality Statement, FSSC 22000/Global Food Safety Policy/Food Safety Goals, Visitor/Food/Site Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Blood borne Pathogens.

Additional items will include: SSOP's, Chemical Handling, Listeria Policy, and Proper Shovel Handling.

The Sanitation Supervisor will also complete additional and/or refresher training if he or she feels that it is needed to effectively perform requirements in specific areas of responsibility.

Summary

The Sanitation Supervisor provides leadership to the Sanitation Leads, Coordinators, and crews in all areas of Sanitation. He/she ensures compliance to Fresh Express food safety and sanitation standards.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Coordinates the activities of contracted sanitation personnel to ensure compliance to Fresh Express Sanitation standard.
• Performs comprehensive evaluation of sanitation process and practices.
• Evaluates and modifies SSOP's as required
• Evaluates and modifies Master Sanitation Schedule as required.
• Updates FSSC documentation as required (in accordance to FSSC procedures)
• Reviews Sanitation/QA assessments and audits (pre-op inspection and swabs) of sanitation operations.
• Manages Sanitation supplies and chemical inventories.
• Leads team trainings and process improvement.
• Provides Maintenance Manager with equipment damage report (if any).
• Assists/coordinates in the training of proper/safe handling and usage of sanitation chemicals.
• Attends pre-operational meeting with summary information of departmental issues or concerns.
• Assists in Food Safety/HACCP/GMP and customer audits.
• Performs other assignments as required and directed.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• 3 years minimum experience in a Food Sanitation facility in a Leadership/Supervisory function.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and succeed in a team environment.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Other Desired Qualifications/Skills

• Experience with FSSC 22000 or equivalent system.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing sanitation.

Education/Training

Minimum of B.S./B.A. Degree in Food Sciences, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline.

Other Information

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.