Senior Sanitation Supervisor (3rd shift)

Quality Custom Distribution; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive Benefits

Job summary

Golden State Foods seeks a sanitation supervisor to lead daily sanitation and janitorial activities in a food processing environment. You will ensure sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with operations to maintain product quality and throughput.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, experience with GMP/SSOP/HACCP, and the ability to train and motivate a team. On-site California location with extensive benefits and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• AA degree in food science or business administration or equivalent experience.
• 6–10 years in a food-manufacturing or related supervisory role.
• Experience with sanitation, GMP, SSOP, HACCP and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day sanitation and janitorial operations to meet objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees pre-operation start-up and equipment sanitation processes.
• Manages inventory of sanitation supplies and assigns daily staffing.
• Trains employees, communicates policies, and ensures adherence to production procedures.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Staff motivation

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Customer service focus

Education

AA degree in food science or business administration

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

Supervises the day-to-day sanitation and janitorial activities for food processing operations to meet GSF objectives, achieve a high level of customer satisfaction, and comply with established regulations for food and process safety and sanitation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises day-to-day implementation of sanitation and janitorial protocols and safety measures to achieve division and GSF productivity and quality objectives and to ensure compliance with GSF and regulatory agency regulations (SSOP, GMP, OSHA, etc.). (30%)
• Oversees pre-operation process and start-up to ensure timeliness, bacteria-free equipment re-assembly. (20%)
• Maintains daily inventory control of all sanitation and janitorial supples. (15%)
• Supervises the daily activities of assigned staff, providing instructions and performance feedback to ensure that productivity and quality objectives are met or exceeded, and monitoring schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained. (15%)
• Identifies and resolves process and equipment problems, using available resources to maintain sanitation, productivity and quality levels. (5%)
• Implements approaches to improve quality and productivity by developing new ideas, improving processes, and planning for upcoming equipment or process changes. (5%)
• Routinely informs, trains, and communicates with employees to promote smooth operations, enhance their understanding of GSF policies and objectives, and to ensure compliance with established production policies and procedures. (5%)
• Performs additional tasks, such as ordering supplies. (5%)
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

• AA degree in food science or business administration from an accredited vocational, technical or junior college institution Degree not needed

Experience:

• 6 to 10 years of relevant work experience in a food-manufacturing environment with lead or supervisory experience would be considered in lieu of degree.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Food processing and formulation concepts and techniques (E)
• Quality assurance concepts and techniques (E)
• Accounting concepts and techniques (J)
• Sanitation concepts and techniques (J)
• Chemical properties of sanitizers (J)
• OSHA, SSOP, MSDS, HACCP, FSIS, USDA policies and regulations (J)
• Supervisory concepts and procedures (J)
• Food processing equipment (B)
• Budgetary concepts and procedures (B)
• Food safety concepts and techniques (B)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)

Skill and ability to:

• Supervise and motivate employees in a team-based environment
• Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writing
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Creed and Values

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

• Supervises up to 20 hourly union employees

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
• Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.

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