SanitationTeam Leader (NE)

Golden Pet Manufacturing; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Stock ownership plan

Paid sick days

Team events

Charity sponsorships

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing in Seward, NE seeks a Team Leader to drive sanitation operations, mentor a day and mid-shift team, and ensure compliance with cGMP, SSOPs and MSS. You will plan cleaning schedules, allocate resources, and coordinate with Safety, Production, Maintenance, FSQ, HR and Logistics.

If you are 18+, can work varying shifts, possess leadership experience in food manufacturing, and have or pursue AS/BS in related field with PCQI/HACCP certifications, join us and help keep our

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Willing to work varying shifts.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Plan daily work, be self-starter and highly motivated.
• Team-oriented and able to interact across departments.
• 1 year sanitation leadership in food manufacturing; 2 years without preferred education and certifications.
• AS or BS Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or related degree.
• Certifications for PCQI, HACCP or related food safety training.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, complying with safety, quality and sanitation policies and identify potential hazards.
• Mentor, train and coach day and mid-shift sanitation team members.
• Plan cleaning schedules and allocate resources for changeovers and daily activities.
• Enforce SSOPs and MSS; support sanitation manual development; understand cGMP.
• Assist creating and adjusting schedules to prepare the plant for audits.
• Manage chemical and consumable inventory daily.
• Follow SOPs and 5S; maintain hygiene and housekeeping in assigned area.
• Collaborate with Safety, Production, Maintenance, FSQ, HR and Logistics.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Biology degree

Microbiology degree

Chemistry degree

Food Science degree

Tools

SSOPs

MSS

cGMP

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.
• 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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