Sanitation Supv

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Kinston (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Alabama is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead the sanitation team in cleaning and sanitizing operations, ensuring GMP, USDA and FDA compliance across the facility.

You will collaborate with Quality Assurance, enforce safety rules, mentor staff and drive continuous improvements. A HS diploma with HACCP knowledge and prior poultry plant experience are preferred. This role may require extended shifts and PPE usage, with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years applicable experience in food manufacturing environment; poultry experience preferred.
• 3+ years leadership experience including timekeeping, policy adherence and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their interactions and potential hazards.
• Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP and HACCP.
• Good computer skills with ability to input and review information.
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels; multilingual preferred.
• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day sanitation activities ensuring cleaning procedures meet GMP, USDA and FDA guidelines.
• Partners with Quality Assurance to maintain a food-safe environment per USDA requirements.
• Enforces safety policies including OSHA, FSIS, USDA and HACCP regulations.
• Collaborates with the Sanitation Manager and other departments to meet location goals.
• Mentors, coaches and trains employees; provides ongoing feedback.
• Administers performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions fairly.
• Assists in housekeeping, SQF and regulatory audits.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and leads implementation.
• Wears PPE and promotes a zero-accident culture; ensures others comply.

Skills

Leadership experience

Timekeeping knowledge

Policy adherence

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Poultry processing knowledge

Food safety regulations

OSHA guidelines

GMP and HACCP

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HACCP Certification

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Sanitation Supervisor directs the day-to-day activities of the sanitation team surrounding the cleaning and sanitizing process for the poultry processing facility while maintaining compliance with all company, regulatory agency, and legal guidelines, regulations and laws. Provides the overall coordination, observation and evaluation of the sanitation team and the daily sanitation process.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Oversees the day-to-day activities to ensure that all sanitation employees follow cleaning procedures for production lines and the facility to meet/exceed Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), USDA and FDA guidelines
• Partners with Quality Assurance to ensure a food safe and sanitary environment following all specifications and USDA requirements
• Assures strict enforcement of all safety, OSHA, FSIS, USDA and HACCP regulations.
• Partners with Sanitation Manager and other departments/shifts ensuring departmental and location goals are met or exceeded
• Mentors, coaches and trains/cross-trains employees to encourage career development; provides consistent feedback concerning strengths and opportunities for improvement
• Administers performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis
• Assists in performing regular housekeeping, SQF and regulatory audits
• Identify opportunities for improvement, present to appropriate leader, and implement, lead or participate in solution implementation
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where mandatory and ensure others adhere to safety practices helping to promote a zero-accident culture
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role is a Leader of People role with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred
• HACCP Certification preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum three (3) years applicable experience in food manufacturing environment; poultry experience preferred
• Demonstrated three (3) years’ leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their interactions and potential hazards
• Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP and HACCP
• Good computer skills with ability to input and review information
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner; multi-lingual strongly preferred
• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work extended shifts (holiday, weekend and/or extended) as business need requires
• Ability to work in cold/ humid or hot/ dusty environments as needed
• Ability to stand and move through facility throughout entire shift
• Ability to work around live and/ or raw animal odors

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.