Overview
Sanitation Supervisor, (FTE) - Full Time
The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing sanitation processes and managing team members within a designated area of a facility. With a strong emphasis on safety, this individual must ensure that all equipment and surfaces in their area are maintained in compliance with FDA regulations. The supervisor is accountable for providing machine-specific training to new associates and delivering ongoing performance feedback to direct reports. This position requires a seasoned sanitor who is adept at leading a team of hourly associates towards the achievement of shared objectives.
Experience
Required: 3+ years of experience in the Food Processing industry or another heavy industry field
Position Requirements
Required: Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be legally employable in the United States, and project a professional appearance and attitude.
Bi-lingual is a plus (English/Spanish)
Qualifications / Job Requirements
- Safety awareness and attention to detail is mandatory.
- Assist and communicate directly to Project Manager.
- Mentor and coach Leads.
- You must have reliable transportation to and from work.
- Must be able to lift 15 lbs. to 50 lbs.
- Be able to communicate with team members, company managers and customer staff.
- Must be able to teach, train and lead hourly team members in a safe and effective manner.
- Serve as a role model to team members to motivate and encourage them to go above and beyond in achievement and performance.
- Must be knowledgeable of all sanitation jobs in the facility.
- Review employees’ work and provide constructive feedback.
- Work cooperatively and oversee team members to ensure all 7 steps of sanitation procedures are followed.
- Frequently lift hoses, equipment, and chemical containers, etc.
- Wear employer-specified personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, face shield, eye goggles, aprons, boots, safety glasses, etc.
- Exposure to chemicals (with PPE required for the task).
- All night standing, lifting, and crouching for periods at a time.
- Verify team members are performing all tasks to comply with all safety regulations.
- Use Lock-out Tag-out (LOTO).
- Ability to work in extreme temperature fluctuations.
- Must work scheduled shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Be willing to work in all environmental conditions that exist in food processing plants (hot, cold, loud and wet).
- Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and represent the company in a professional manner to our customers, prospective customers, managers and employees.
Core Competencies (Essential Job Functions)
- Accountable for ensuring that the sanitation team members are sufficiently staffed, trained, and equipped with the necessary tools and personal protective equipment to perform their duties safely and effectively.
- Ensure that all mandated safety procedures are conveyed to, and comprehended by, the team assigned to their oversight.
- Conduct inspections of the equipment that is cleaned and sanitized by the crew under their supervision. These inspections will take place before, during, and after the sanitation process.
- Review and approve the reporting and departure times of the crew assigned to their supervision.
- Responsible for making reports, talking with customers, and working with government officials.
- Must be organized and maintain comprehensive records of sanitation processes, deficiencies, employee training, and related matters.
- May be required to undertake the responsibilities of a sanitation team member.
- Administer Lock Out Tag Out procedures to secure facility equipment during the sanitation process.
- At times, you may be tasked with operating specialized equipment such as forklifts or scissor lifts (upon receiving appropriate training).
- Other duties or special projects as assigned.
- Shifts may vary depending on location.
- Clean and sanitize equipment and workspace in a designated area of the plant.
- Must be willing to work with a sense of urgency.
- Seven steps of sanitation - Capable of following and teaching all the steps of the sanitation process.
- Safety - Understanding and compliance with all the safety policies covered during training.
- Chemicals - Understanding of chemical types, labeling, PPE and warnings regarding mixing chemicals.
- Attendance - Dependability in both arriving and completing the work shift and compliance with attendance policy.
Company Description
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $5.1 billion and over 130,000 employees in 350+ offices throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM's comprehensive capabilities include electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, janitorial, landscape & turf, mission-critical solutions, and parking, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban, and rural areas to properties of all sizes -- from schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers manufacturing plants, and airports. ABM Industries Incorporated, which operates through its subsidiaries, was founded in 1909. For more information, visit www.abm.com.