Sanitation Supervisor

Little Leaf Farms, LLC; Manchester (TN); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Little Leaf Farms, LLC e nsures the sanitation lead coordinates cleaning across greenhouse and packaging areas, conducts inspections and chemical verifications, and maintains SSOP records.

The role requires leading a sanitation team, training new hires, and aligning with safety guidelines. It includes handling cleaners, coordinating with other departments, and preparing for audits to protect product quality and food safety.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent.
• Prior Industrial Sanitation experience and/or experience in regulated industries is highly desired. At least 1 year leading a team in sanitation.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and assist in cleaning processes for greenhouse and packaging areas.
• Perform daily inspections and chemical verifications for proper cleaning and SSOP adherence.
• Measure, weigh and mix industrial cleaners and chemicals with calibration devices.
• Maintain chemical inventory records and report needs to FSQA Manager.
• Lead training of new hires and transfers in sanitation procedures.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble production equipment as needed.
• Schedule daily staffing to meet sanitation hours within budget.

Connaissances

Industrial sanitation

Team leadership

GMP/HACCP

Chemical handling

Bilingual English/Spanish

Formation

One-year certificate from college or technical school

Description du poste

Description

The purpose of this position is to coordinate and assist the Sanitation Technicians in the effective and efficient cleaning and sanitizing of all greenhouse and packaging equipment. The Sanitation Lead Person will follow all applicable GMPs and Safety guidelines (including chemical handling), and will provide training, guidance, and corrective actions, as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and assist in the cleaning processes of the greenhouse and packaging areas.
• Perform daily inspections and chemical verifications to verify proper cleaning techniques and adherence to SSOPs.
• Measure, weigh, and mix industrial strength cleaners and chemicals, using measuring tanks, and other calibration devices.
• Monitor chemical usage. Establish and maintain adequate records to track chemical Inventory and sanitation supplies and report any needs to the FSQA Manager.
• Complete daily and periodic sanitation reports.
• Use sanitation and cleaning equipment to complete other job functions including pressure sprayers, vacuums, ladders, floor scrubbers, etc.
• Know and demonstrate proper Clean In Place (CIP) and Clean Out of Place (COP) procedures.
• Coordinate sanitation activities with other departments to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner. Ensures machinery is cleaned and sanitized properly to minimize downtime.
• Actively participate in the training of new hires & transfers.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize and reassemble some production equipment along with cleaning and sanitizing the production work areas with the use of pressure sprayers, foamers, and other sanitation equipment.
• Responsible for daily employee scheduling to meet minimum man hour sanitation requirements and stay within budgetary confinements. Complete timecard approvals and time off entry.
• Conduct inspection, swabbing, and validation of allergens program.
• Assist in creating master sanitation schedule, including development of SSOPs, and validation of SSOPs.
• Coordinate and prepare for 3rd party audits.
• Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• One-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Prior Industrial Sanitation experience and/or experience in regulated industries, i.e., healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaged goods is highly desired. At least 1 year of relevant work experience in sanitation and leading a team is required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 75 lbs. (150 lbs. with assistance) with extreme care and caution when working with product and chemicals.
• Ability to meet physical demands including reaching, climbing, bending, walking, standing, and performing repetitive work.
• Bilingual English and Spanish highly preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and guidelines.
• Comfortable working in conditions that include height, heat, and high intensity lighting.
• Basic mechanical skills with the ability to disassemble and reassemble processing equipment.
• Ability to learn Confined Space Entry and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
• Work with chemicals and sanitizers and adhere to Chemical Safety Training.