Sanitation Supervisor

GENERAL SUMMARY  Oversees sanitation employees on shift to ensure sanitation is at standards required of Maker's Pride Shakopee.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plans, assigns, and directs work flow. Lead work crews and assist where needed. Assists and directs production personnel in sanitary procedures. Assists and directs the cleaning of equipment and work areas. Provide or arrange the administering of training on such topics as Chemical Safety and Awareness, Lock-Out / Tag-Out, and other personal and/or food safety topics. Assists with interviewing and hiring sanitation crew as needed. Conduct or assist with employee performance appraisals. Motivates employees to achieve work goals. Reward and/or discipline employees, address complaints, and resolve problems. Analyzes, resolves, and assists personnel in solving work problems. Discuss with Manager and other personnel about sanitation issues or concerns that may impact the overall performance of the facility. Enact corrective actions and/or preventive measures when microbiological concerns are raised. Inspects facility for insanitary practices and conditions. Participates in the recommendation of sanitation equipment, new chemicals, and other plant practices to improve sanitation standards. Compiles reports regarding regular inspections, sanitation violations and steps taken to resolve deficiencies.  Routes reports to appropriate members of the team. Studies production schedules and estimates hour requirements for completion of job assignments.  Adjusts work procedures if the need arises. Maintains time and sanitation records – minimize overtime whenever possible. Correct issues discovered on self-performed, regulatory, or third-party audits or inspections that are directly related to sanitation activities. Must follow all company policies and procedures. Supervise employees in the Sanitation Department. Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Maintains and reports department KPI’s. Maintains relationship with outside chemical vendor. QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be knowledgeable in GMP's, OSHA, SSOPs, and HACCP.  Have a working knowledge of cleaning chemicals used in the food industry and the PPE needed during handling or use.  Information about the specific chemicals used within the Maker's Pride facility will be provided. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's degree (A.A., A.S., A.A.S.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or two or more years of sanitation experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  2 or more years of people leadership experience is required. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to author Standard Operating Procedures or Policies that will apply to the operation of the Sanitation department. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of other members of the organization. Ability to speak Spanish or Vietnamese is a plus. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.  Ability to calculate dilution rates to obtain specific final PPM concentrations. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITES Ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet be flexible and have ability to work in a team environment. Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to work through problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  Seeks clarification if uncertainty exists. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS If operating a forklift, must complete internally-offered training and achieve successful completion of requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.  The noise level can be very loud from time to time.  Hearing protection is offered. The work environment is also very wet and humid during cleaning activities.  Chemicals also make flooring surfaces slippery and appropriate anti-slip footwear will be provided. The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $70,00 - $80,000/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed.  Base pay information is based on market location.   #LI-MA1

Salary : $7,000 - $80,000