Sanitation Supervisor 75-80k 5% bonus potential, $5,000 sign on bonus, relocation assistance and solid benefits

Well established food / beverage manufacturer

Position Summary :

Provide leadership to sanitation team on the responsibilities for the overall cleanliness of the plant processes while ensuring both a safe and sanitary food manufacturing facility.

Ensure compliance with all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), CFIA regulations and or HACCP / HARPC.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

Manage and provide guidance to sanitation team by providing a daily schedule for the Sanitation Department, and any other duties assigned by management.

Responsible for maintaining inventory and ordering of cleaning chemicals, cleaning equipment, and replacement parts for the Sanitation Department.

Work directly with Ecolab representative to provide necessary support for site.

Develop and implement on-going training programs in POKA. Work with L and D department to ensure compliance with POKA program.

Assist in training employees in sanitation and operations on cleaning of equipment as needed.

Conduct routine daily post cleaning inspections including ATP program. Review Sanitation records, CIP charts, CIP flow rates and chemical concentrations for accuracy utilizing any of the software programs at the plant level : i.

e., 3D Tracer program, Redzone and plant specific software, recording charts from portable skids.

• Conduct, document, and or attend meeting with department or cross functional employees.
• Responsible that all sanitation equipment is in good working condition. This includes routine inspections, escalating issue and working with maintenance or other third-party resources to ensure preventative maintenance is completed.

Ensure aging or non-operative equipment is replaced.

• Collaborate and support plant microbiology in PEM (environmental monitoring program) program execution.
• Evaluate, update, and execute the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) to reflect changes in equipment design, new equipment, and the cleaning process.

Act as subject matter expert representing Sanitation in scheduled audits.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelors degree in Biology, Microbiology or related science preferred or equivalent relevant experience
• Lead or Supervisor experience in a Food Manufacturing Plant or other related GMP industry
• Expert knowledge of C.I.P & C.O.P cleaning techniques

Knowledge and Skills :

• Must be mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot problems both mechanically and physically.
• Experience in leading employees and communicating effectively to achieve company goals.
• Ability to positively motivate people and provide discipline when necessary.

Last updated : 2024-05-06