Sanitation Team Lead- Night Shift (NE)

Goldencustomercare; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401k match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Company events

Paid sick and mental health days

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing in Seward, NE seeks a Team Leader to help oversee sanitation operations, ensure safety and quality, and mentor a day- and mid-shift team across Safety, Production, Maintenance, FSQ, HR and Logistics.

The role emphasizes cGMP, SSOPs, 5S and audit readiness, with preferences for AS/BS in related fields and sanitation leadership experience in food manufacturing; PCQI/HACCP certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 year of sanitation leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• AS or BS Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or related field.
• Certifications for PCQI, HACCP or related food safety training are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, following safety, quality and sanitation policies and report hazards.
• Mentor and coach day- and mid-shift sanitation team members to drive engagement and internal customer service.
• Plan cleaning schedules and allocate resources for changeovers and daily activities.
• Enforce SSOPs and MSS; support development of sanitation manuals and cGMP practices.
• Prepare the plant to be audit-ready daily by adjusting schedules for staff.
• Manage chemical and consumable inventory across the plant.
• Follow SOPs, 5S practices and maintain hygiene and housekeeping in assigned area.
• Collaborate across Safety, Production, Maintenance, FSQ, HR and Logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Planning

Self-starter

Communication

Education

AS/BS in Biology or related field

Job description

At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere. Watch our new company video to learn more!

We’re Looking For A(n): Team Leader

Location: Seward, NE

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work safely, complying with all safety, quality and sanitation policies and procedures and proactively identify and report potential safety hazards so they can be corrected.
• Assist Sanitation Manager to effectively mentor, train and coach the day and mid-shift sanitation team members to drive engagement, inclusion as well as focus on internal customer service.
• Assist Sanitation Manager to plan cleaning schedules and proper allocation of resources (labor, supplies, equipment and time) while planning and executing for successful changeovers, sanitation weekends and daily activities.
• Enforce sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs) and master sanitation schedule (MSS); support development and maintain the sanitation manual; Understands cGMP practices which help ensure the safety within the workplace and the production of safe and quality product(s).
• Assisting creating and adjusting schedules for employees to prepare the plant to be audit ready every day.
• Assist managing chemical and consumable inventory levels throughout the plant daily.
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs), carrying out duties following cGMP and 5S practices, and being responsible for hygiene and housekeeping in a specified work area.
• Work collaboratively and cross functionally with other departments including Safety, Production, Maintenance, FSQ, HR and Logistics.

Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to plan work daily, work independently and be a self-starter and a highly motivated individual
• Ability to work with a team and effectively interact with other departments.
• 1 year of sanitation leadership experience in food manufacturing. 2 years of sanitation leadership experience in food manufacturing without preferred education and certifications.
• AS or BS Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or other related degree.
• Certifications for PCQI (Preventative Control Qualified Individual), HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) or related Food Safety and Sanitation training courses.

Golden Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
• Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
• Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

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