Sanitation Supervisor

Lazarus Naturals; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Etz Hayim is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead a small team, execute the daily schedule, and ensure ongoing compliance for 24/7 audit readiness at our Portland-based facility.

The role requires 5+ years in sanitation in a food manufacturing setting and 2+ years in leadership, with SOP/SSOP writing skills and experience with GFSI standards. Join a team dedicated to safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years sanitation in a food manufacturing facility.
• 2+ years in a leadership role directing a team of 5+ members.
• Proven ability to write SOPs and SSOPs.
• Experience with GFSI, SQF, BRC, Organic, Kosher standards.
• Clear communication of goals and objectives; ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of PC software applications and how to use them effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily auditing of the sanitation team.
• Lead, coach and provide feedback to the sanitation staff.
• Ensure adherence to the Master Sanitation Schedule and proper sign-off.
• Manage chemical inventory and safe handling procedures.
• Set work schedules to meet production and regulatory needs.
• Collaborate with Senior Production Manager on planning and priorities.
• Develop KPIs for sanitation performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of equipment and tools.

Skills

Sanitation leadership

GFSI standards

SOPs/SSOPs writing

Team leadership

Communication skills

Food manufacturing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Etz Hayim owns and operates the brands Cycling Frog and Lazarus Naturals, as well as a sprawling operation that spans from farming over 300 acres of hemp, extraction, chemical processing, packaging and warehousing to support both brands and private label customers. Lazarus Naturals was founded in 2016 to provide safe and accessible CBD products for everyone who would benefit from them, regardless of their financial situation and ability to pay, which is why we provide a 60% Assistance Program to veterans and people with disabilities or low-incomes. In order to maintain an affordable price point and our commitment to accessibility for all, we have built a vertically integrated business model, which allows us to walk our talk of developing quality, affordable products - from product inception, development, seed, farming, extraction, finished production formulation and packaging, and distribution. Cycling Frog is normalizing the consumption of casual use THC products. We are on a mission to make THC convenient, affordable, and fun by making a sessionable THC beverage the same price as a beer or soda. We want to change the way THC is consumed and viewed by our society by focusing on lower potency, ready to drink beverages that can easily fit into anyone’s lifestyle. Under the Federal Farm Bill it is legal to sell these low potency THC products across all 50 states via the internet, and anywhere you can grab a beer. This role will be based in Portland.

Reports To

Senior Production Manager

Summary

The purpose of a Sanitation Supervisor at Etz Hayim is to . They will be responsible for managing a small team and working with their Manager to execute the schedule, as well as ensuring ongoing compliance so as to be 24/7 audit ready.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversees daily auditing of the Sanitation team.
• The Sanitation team primarily focuses on the cleanliness and maintaining sanitary conditions of the production rooms, facilities and equipment.
• Leads, coaches, and provides effective feedback for the Sanitation team
• Assure adherence to the Master Sanitation Schedule - items are completed on time and signed off accordingly.
• Manage chemical inventory, place orders as needed and ensure proper handling procedures are followed to ensure employee safety Set the work schedule for team members to match the needs of production, the business and regulatory requirements.
• Work with the Senior Production Manager as needed; on developing a plan, priorities and needs of production.
• Participate in the morning production alignment meeting. Bring up topics around safety and the plan for the day. Discuss any major issues or if extensive cleaning is needed in any area or equipment.
• Develop and track KPIs for the sanitation team; such as first time pass, standard time to clean/perform tasks, etc.
• Set up standard work and daily timelines for tasks
• In collaboration with QC, ensures equipment, tools and rooms/facilities maintain cGMP standards at all times.
• Completes all training requirements as needed.
• Maintain work areas and perform job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Batch Production Record (BPR) instructions.
• Optimize day to day activities while making decisions that would provide the best performance with respect to the company goals
• Guide the Sanitation Team towards a lean/efficiency mindset
• Observe current working procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Give and receive feedback from Team members
• Train employees to create competent and independent team members
• Oversee the disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of equipment (Pumps, tanks, kettles, mixer, forming machine, oven, metal detector, etc.)
• Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.

Requirements and Skills

• At least 5 years experience working in sanitation in a food manufacturing facility.
• At least 2 years experience in a leadership role directing a team of 5 or more.
• Proven ability to write SOPs and SSOPs
• GFSI, SQF, BRC, Organic, Kosher experience.
• Able to clearly communicate goals and objectives
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to show up on time and perform duties assigned
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.
• Ability to receive instruction and follow directions.
• Ability to interact positively with co-workers and management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow cGMP and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot warehouse equipment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify errors and/or inconsistencies while performing tasks.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms,talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, climb, balance,taste and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate