Sanitation Supervisor (3rd shift)

Cyruspies; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor in Traverse City, MI. You will lead the sanitation crew to meet safety, sanitation and food safety goals while coordinating with peers to reach shift and plant objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing with demonstrated leadership, a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), and strong problem-solving and communication skills. Expect overtime and a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with leadership.
• High school diploma; associate degree preferred.
• Work may involve exposure to dust, noise, wet floors, and fumes.
• Proficient with basic computer applications including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions for all employees.
• Train sanitation employees in safety and cleaning procedures per SSOP and STW.
• Perform lockout training and supervise sanitation crew to meet safety requirements.
• Clean and sanitize all production equipment, achieving audit outcomes.
• Complete sanitation, financial, quality, and safety reports accurately.
• Maintain the master sanitation schedule and update as needed.
• Schedule sanitation staff and manage vacations/time off; cover 3rd shift as needed.
• Work with vendors to reduce costs and order supplies.
• Follow procedures in the Food Safety Plan and QA programs to support audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Kronos

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Management Traverse City, MI, US

Working for Sara Lee:

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery became a stand-alone company in 2018 when it was purchased by Kohlberg and Company (private equity) from Tyson Foods. We have the feel of start up in many ways, though we are an established brand with a strong customer and consumer base. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, continually seek process improvements and a strong sense of customer service, then this is the right type of environment for you.

Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistible foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We believe that there is always a better way, and we will never be satisfied with status quo. We believe simplicity enables speed. We believe in integrity above all. We live for food, and we “wow” consumers and customers through collaboration and innovation.

Summary:

The Sanitation Supervisor supervises the Sanitationcrew to ensure that all safety, efficiency, sanitation, and food safety goals are met. They also work with peers to assure all shift and plant goals are met.

Responsabilities:

• Maintain a safe working conditions for all employees.
• Train sanitation employees in all aspects of safety and proper cleaning procedures as defined in the plant’s SSOP book and departmental STW.
• Perform annual lockout training, and supervise sanitation crew to assure compliance with all plant safety requirements.
• Utilize available sanitation crew members to safely and efficiently clean and/or sanitize all production equipment and to achieve desired internal and external audit results.
• Accurately complete all required sanitation, financial, quality, food safety, and safety related reports.
• Maintain the master sanitation schedule and update as needed.
• Daily scheduling of all sanitation employees, administer all Sanitation employee vacations and time off, be an active participant in the Sanitation Work Stream, fill in for Operations supervisors on 3 rd shift as needed.
• Work with vendors to reduce costs.
• Order all required sanitation supplies and chemicals.
• Follow and enforce procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3 rd party audits.

Requirements:

• All job offers are based on the conditions that the candidate can provide proof of authorization to work legally in the United States and pass a urinalysis screening, which is part of the post-offer health assessment. Candidate must be at least 18 years of age. Must be flexible with working hours and available for overtime when needed.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience required with demonstrated leadership experience.
• High school diploma and associate degree preferred.
• This environment includes dust, noise, wet floors, climbing ladders and potentially slippery conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and noise levels that exceed 85dBL.
• Requires extended time on the production floor during production and sanitation operations.
• Basic personal computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project and Power Point. Knowledge of computer applications in the operations and maintenance area. Will utilize Kronos for daily payroll.
• Must have ability to work autonomously given specific departmental based objectives and strategies.
• Requires good written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, ability to work independently, and must be results oriented.
• Provide formal and informal support and coaching to direct reports as needed to improve performance and/or generate opportunities for further growth and development.
• Possess strong leadership skills marked by ability to articulate ideas, delegate appropriately, and drive accountability, communicate across shifts and develop and maintain working relationships with all levels of management in Engineering, Production Management, Material Control, Human Resources and Finance Management.
• Knowledge of food production processes a plus and knowledge of preventative maintenance programs a plus.
• Must be able to make unpopular decisions to support goals, union contract, or plant policies.
• Must have good problem-solving skills and be able to react quickly to dynamic business conditions.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously with numerous interruptions.
• Must be very organized and have good time management skills.
• Good knowledge of accounting practices and knowledge of Maintenance and parts and preventative maintenance programs.

Supervisory:

Hourly sanitation and production employees report to this position

Travel:

Approximate 0-1% travel required. Must have ability to tour facilities and grounds

Reports To:

Position reports to the Third Shift Manager

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.