General Purpose
Directly supervise employees engaged in activities to ensure that operations meet sanitation requirements for machinery, equipment, and/or facilities in accordance with the company’s policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. Ensure that sanitation, quality, and department efficiencies are maintained at or above standards. Function as a resource and point of escalation to direct reports. Coach, mentor, and provide performance development opportunities to team members on an ongoing basis.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Schedule, assign and monitor work, and provide clear direction to santitation employees to meet the needs of the business. Ensure effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action, and performance management
- Train and instruct employees in regard to sanitation standards, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures ( SSOPs), and objectives. Oversee instruction, implementation, and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees
- Implement and maintain sanitation programs and ensure compliance with company standards and directives
- Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work problems
- Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate activities to identify, solve, and prevent problems affecting sanitation
- Conduct audits of sanitation and clean-in-place (CIP) processes to ensure compliance with SSOP’s
- Recommend measures to continuously improve sanitation methods, equipment performance, and quality of products produced and distributed by the facility
- Validate SSOP’s annually or when systems are modified
- Manage relationships with outside vendors (e.g., chemical supplier)
- Working cross functionally and collaboratively with DFA operations, QA&C and chemical supply vendors, develop, implement, and continuously improve on sanitation programs, policies, and key performance indicators (KPI’s)
- Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
- Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required
Education and Experience
- Undergraduate degree in food science or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
- 2 to 5 years sanitation or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team leadership experience; supervisor experience preferred
- Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
- Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
- Able to work collaboratively in a team environment with facilities, regulatory agencies, and customers
- Able to foster good teamwork
- Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
- Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
- Able to interpret and apply company policies
- Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
- Able to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize work activities
- Able to understand technical documents, dilutions, percentages, and basic mathematical formulas for chemical concentrations
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
Reporting to this Position
Travel
- 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans