SanitationTeam Leader (NE) New Seward, NE

Goldencustomercare; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

6 paid sick and mental health days

3.5% 401k match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Company events

Job summary

Golden Pet Manufacturing is seeking a Team Leader to guide our sanitation crew in Seward, NE. You will coach, schedule, and mentor the day-to-day sanitation team, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced production environment.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of sanitation leadership experience in food manufacturing, a relevant degree, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while coordinating across departments.

Qualifications

• 1 year sanitation leadership in food manufacturing.
• AS/BS degree in a related field.
• Certifications such as PCQI or HACCP preferred.
• Willingness to work varying shifts and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Safely lead sanitation team, identify and report hazards.
• Mentor day and mid-shift sanitation staff to boost engagement and internal service.
• Plan cleaning schedules and allocate resources for changeovers and daily activities.
• Enforce SSOPs, MSS, and maintain the sanitation manual; support cGMP practices.
• Prepare the plant to be audit-ready daily.
• Manage chemical and consumable inventory.
• Adhere to SOPs and 5S; maintain hygiene and housekeeping.
• Collaborate with Safety, Production, Maintenance, FSQ, HR and Logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Scheduling

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

AS/BS in Biology or related

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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