The Sanitation Supervisor at The Popcorn Factory supports the Food Production Department by supervising a team of Sanitation Associates who are responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, requisitioning supplies and equipment, facilities inspection, and other duties as required based on the needs of the business. This is a 3rd shift opportunity, and the Sanitation Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager at The Popcorn Factory. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Schedule and supervise a crew of hourly sanitation workers to ensure plant operations meet mandatory sanitation requirements for machinery, equipment, and facility.
• Maintains Key Performance Indicators, Work Instructions and verification of Sanitation Standard Operating procedures (SSOP's) for all production related activities to ensure consistency and optimal productivity is maintained at all times.
• Maintains facility and equipment in an "audit ready always" condition.
• Proactively monitors daily operations to prevent problems that could affect food safety, product quality and productivity.
• Understands chemical specifications and their effectiveness/proper application for different processing and packaging equipment SSOP's, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure.
• Train sanitation and plant employees to achieve and maintain sanitation objectives.
• Build and maintain a Master Sanitation Schedule and related documentation.
• Meet cleaning frequencies established in the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Make recommendations for improvements and lead continuous improvement projects.
• Work with the Quality Assurance Manager to troubleshoot quality issues.
• Make recommendations on hiring, firing, discipline, and promotions.
• Explain hazards and safety measures to employees and monitor compliance.
• Maintain chemical inventory quantities on an ongoing basis and interact with the chemical supplier for advice on training or issues related to sanitation.
• Participate in the development and auditing of SSOP's.
• Maintain the sanitation program with minimal supervision.
• Strictly enforce safety and GMP policies and maintain superior plant cleanliness.

Education and Experience

• Bi-lingual preferred (English/Spanish)
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Self- motivated with a positive, can do attitude
• Team oriented, people handling
• Able to work independently or with others
• Strong time management skills
• A working knowledge of USDA, FDA, SQF and OSHA requirements
• Previous experience in sanitation required
• Previous supervisor experience preferred

The Popcorn Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Forest, IL 60045: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person