Sanitation Supervisor

Conagra Brands; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Hawaii seeks a sanitation leader to oversee sanitation requirements for machinery, equipment and facilities. You will develop and maintain plant sanitation programs and procedures, collaborating with engineers, suppliers, contractors and plant associates to keep a clean, sanitary facility.

You will ensure compliance with FDA/USDA and pest control rules, manage multiple sanitation functions, supervise staff, maintain MSS/SSOPs, document activities and support audits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of related sanitation experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP/GMPs and safety practices.
• Familiarity with FDA/USDA regulations.
• Understanding of CIP/COP sanitation systems.
• Knowledge of chemical concentration.
• Experience in microbiology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain MSS and SSOPs per FDA regulations.
• Coordinate and oversee sanitation operations and verification (environmental monitoring).
• Develop corrective actions for sanitation or pest control issues and document activities.
• Document sanitation activities, trainings, audits, ATP results and titrations.
• Participate in internal and third‑party facility audits.
• Oversee pest control programs and contracts.
• Supervise sanitation staff and budgeting; staff development.

Skills

HACCP/GMP knowledge

Regulatory awareness (FDA/USDA)

Sanitation systems (CIP/COP)

Chemical concentration understanding

Team leadership

Microbiology (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Reporting to the Plant Quality Manager, you will oversee sanitation requirements for machinery, equipment and facilities. Develop and maintain plant sanitation programs and procedures. Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, contractors and plant associates to provide a clean and sanitary facility. Assure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies regarding sanitation and pest control requirements and the use of sanitation chemical and exterminating agents. Manage and own multiple functions of the business and creating an engaged, team-oriented work force to improve sanitation results.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and modify and review the plant Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), the Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) per FDA regulations, and Environmental Swabbing Program.
• Coordinate and implement all sanitation operations in the plant and manage all sanitation control and verification, to include environment pathogen monitoring programs.
• Develop and implement corrective action around any sanitation or pest control failures identified and maintain records of all activities.
• Ensure documentation of all sanitation activities, to include sanitation trainings, Internal Audit, Post-operational inspections, ATP results, sanitation chemical titrations, daily sanitation operation sheets, and master sanitation schedule.
• Participate in internal and 3rd party facility audits for adherence to corporate policy and federal programs for manufacturing of food products.
• Responsible for monitoring and overseeing pest control program and 3rd party contract and actions.
• Responsible for the staffing, supervision and technical development of sanitation department and associates conducting sanitation activities within the facility.
• Coordinate and administer training for all associates responsible for sanitation.
• Manage and maintain the sanitation inventory and budget and constantly reviewing for cost saving opportunities.
• Assist Plant Quality Manager with budget projections for the sanitation department, projects and capital improvement processes.
• Provide support to the Quality Manager with regards to daily lab operations, quality and food safety issues to include investigation around customer complaints.
• Work schedule may include nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years related experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Food Safety Guidelines & Principles (HACCP)/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safe practices and procedures.
• Understanding of government regulations (FDA, USDA).
• Understanding of Sanitation systems (CIP/COP).
• Understanding of chemical concentration.
• Preferred: Experience in microbiology.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance.
• Wealth: Great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan.
• Growth: Online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences.
• Balance: Paid time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role).

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.