Want to lead a team that makes a difference every day? Our Sanitation Team is an integral part of our food production activities at Stauffer’s! We are seeking an experienced supervisor to lead our second shift.

Our second shift is Sunday thru Thursday, 3 PM to 11 PM.

Job Duties:

• Supervises, coordinates, and documents activities of team members engaged in duties concerned with sanitation and housekeeping systems.
• Inspects facilities, grounds, and equipment for conformance to company standards and applicable regulations.
• Leads and supports all team members in housekeeping, sanitation, custodial, chemical handling, pest-control, and GMPs as needed.
• Inspects premises for signs of pest and harborage, food security risks, unsanitary practices/ conditions, indications of neglect/disrepair, and acts with other team members to resolve/correct.
• Confers with management and production team members on plant sanitation, scheduling, and budget adherence.
• Recommends upgrades/changes in equipment, sanitary design, plant layout, lighting, ventilation, and work practices to improve sanitation standards.
• Identifies and reports inspection results, sanitation, safety, or GMP violations, and takes steps to resolve deficiencies.
• Review production schedules and estimate team member time requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Establishes and documents team member schedules to meet production needs.
• Leads team in preparation of scheduled audits, regulatory visits, and other inspections (e.g., Kosher, Organic).
• Encourages team to maintain facility in a state of readiness for SQF, regulatory and other inspections (e.g., Kosher)
• Coordinates on-the-job training for new hires and transferred employees.
• Trains sanitation team members in all required safety requirements and ensures they perform all duties in a safe manner. Trains team members on potential hazards and required handling of chemicals, tools, equipment, personal protective equipment, and confined space.
• Writes, updates, trains and amends master sanitation schedule, standard sanitation operating procedures (SSOPs) and routine sanitation/ housekeeping requirements.
• Understands and uses Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all chemicals used.
• Responsible for leading team in confined space program.
• Ensures sanitation equipment is in proper operating condition, fit for purpose, and team is trained to use safely.
• Evaluate and maintain supplies inventory for use by the sanitation team members (i.e., PPE, GMP/ safety equipment, sanitation tools) as well as all hygiene (i.e., toilet paper, soap, sanitizer, paper towels, housekeeping tools) related supplies necessary in the food plant.

Position Requirements:

• Prior sanitation education is preferred. Three to five years related experience and/or training.
• Computer proficiency is required in the following: Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, etc.).
• Experience in the food industry plant environment with an understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and write English is necessary for managing chemical safety and required documentation.
• Practical knowledge and application of food safety principles (ex. Regulatory, HACCP, SQF, GMPs, food microbiology)
• Practical knowledge and application of sanitation systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective abilities in organizing and deductive thinking
• Able to communicate at any organizational level.
• Effective presentation skills
• Promotes effective engagement & collaboration.

About Us:

Stauffer’s is best recognized for its original animal crackers, but the company also produces a variety of crackers and cookies in two bakeries within the United States. Stauffer’s roots are in York, Pennsylvania where the first animal crackers were produced in 1871.

Meiji America Inc., founded in 2011, as the United States division distributes Meiji branded confections as well as Stauffer’s branded cookies and crackers in the US market.

Meiji manufactures and distributes a variety of unique confectionery and snack products including HELLO PANDA™, YAN YAN™ and CHOCOROOMS®.

The Meiji Group was founded in Japan in 1916. For a century, it has provided a broad range of products including confectionery, dairy, baby food, infant formula, sports nutritionals, health and beauty items, as well as pharmaceuticals.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Meiji America/ D.F. Stauffer’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets

Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters

Meiji America Inc. / D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Meiji America employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 2% match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person