Sanitation Supervisor - Essentia

LGI foundation; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Iowa is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to manage the sanitation program in partnership with operations and quality staff. The role includes supervising sanitation team members, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and maintaining sanitation procedures. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in food manufacturing sanitation, and strong leadership skills. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operation manuals.
• Must be familiar with SQF and GMP audits.
• Proficient in MS Office for creating reports and training materials.

Responsibilities

• Supervise sanitation team members across all shifts.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive master sanitation schedule.
• Provide sanitation-related training and development for plant staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of food industry-standard cleaning chemicals

Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post high school education in chemistry or food sciences

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sanitation Supervisor - Essentia page is loaded## Sanitation Supervisor - Essentialocations: Harlan, Iowatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: R3709The **Sanitation Supervisor** will manage the sanitation program for the facility and execute the program in partnership with operations and quality staff. This position will be responsible for continuous improvement of plant sanitation, including routine and periodic cleaning, and for maintaining the areas in accordance with approved quality and sanitation procedures and to Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).**JOB QUALIFICATIONS:**Education: High school diploma or GED required. Post high school education in chemistry, food sciences or a related field is highly preferred.Experience: Food manufacturing sanitation management/leadership experience strongly preferred. Supervisory experience (either direct or indirect) preferred.**JOB DUTIES:*** Supervise sanitation team members across all shifts, including directing work, setting priorities and ensuring team development.* Adhere to company policy and procedures, including but not limited to 100% adherence to all company chemical, safety and cleaning policies and procedures.* Develop and maintain comprehensive master (periodic) sanitation schedule and work with plant operations staff to schedule and complete work. Routinely review to ensure plant maintains optimal sanitation levels and revise as appropriate.* Adhere to and model safe work practices at all times* Review and maintain plant sanitation procedures and SSOPs.* Review, track and report compliance to master sanitation schedule and SSOPs.* Interpret, track and provide targeted actions as needed for environmental monitoring findings.* Act as plant liaison with sanitation chemical supplier, including coordinating routine chemical inventory, annual cleaning validations, and non-routine activities.* Provide sanitation-related training and development of plant staff and operators.* Verify pre-operational inspections at random to ensure compliance.* Identify and execute areas for continuous improvement within sanitation programs and/or execution.* Comply with all company food safety and quality policies.* Model the Company Values* Perform other duties as assigned.**JOB REQUIREMENTS:*** Able to work in a team environment and assist in other work-related areas as requested.* Knowledge of food industry-standard cleaning chemicals, storage, use, measurement of concentrations.* Knowledge of SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) .* Knowledge on the proper steps involved in cleaning and sanitation.* Proven interaction and leadership with chemical suppliers.* Knowledge of tools and equipment used for effective cleaning and sanitation.* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.* Proficient with computers and knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint to construct basic spreadsheets, charts, reports, and training materials.* Must be flexible with the schedule and daily demands of the department.* Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot until they are resolved.* Accept supervisory responsibility in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws.* Must be familiar with SQF and GMP audits along with general Food Safety programs.* Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.* Demonstration of professionalism to all team members, clients, vendors and customers.* Ability to organize and lead daily crew meetings and other meetings as necessary.**Who we are**Driven to fulfill customer needs, we help improve food products across the world for both people and pets. Using natural raw materials and innovative manufacturing processes, Essentia creates valuable protein solutions that are clean-label and free from major allergens. With over 35 years of experience and through committed service and sustainable protein solutions, we are dedicated to building a better business for our customers.**Where we make a difference**Essentia Protein Solutions offers meat-based ingredients to the world’s widest range of high-quality stocks, broths, fats and functional meat products, using animal-based proteins.**How we support you**Through committed service and sustainable proteins solutions, Essentia is dedicated to building a better business for our customers. We do this by holding true to our values: Teamwork, Respect, Agility, Creativity, and Knowledge. To learn more about Essentia Protein Solutions visit us at: