Job Summary:

The Plant Sanitation supervisor is responsible for implementing the Sanitation program, and for ensuring that all current Food Safety Standards are being met throughout the site. The Sanitation supervisor will train and develop all sanitation employees to be able to identify and control GMP issues and to enforce all current food safety standards. The Sanitation Supervisor will be responsible for communicating in a clear manner any Sanitation issues with the Quality Manager, Plant Manager, and/or all the Production and Sanitation Staff.

Job Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the development of and maintenance of Sanitation program (HACCP, Allergen, etc.) for a variety of products in compliance with customer and government regulations.
• Assists with consumer complaint issues and leading plant teams in the direction necessary to minimize complaints.
• Assists with the development of Sanitation procedures and paperwork.
• Must have a strong working relationship with Plant Manager and Quality/Sanitation Manager
• Work with the Sanitation Team in identifying sanitation or regulation issues at assigned facility.
• Ensure that the facility is ready for Third Party or Customer inspections.
• Assists with policy, procedures and paperwork to ensure that all Company and Customer standards are achieved in assigned plant.
• Provides an atmosphere that allows for the development of future supervisors or managers.
• Assists with the management of the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Leads Continuous Improvement of facility sanitation.
• Assists with the control and maintenance of the Sanitation budget.
• Supervises Sanitation chemical suppliers.
• Manages Sanitation staff.
• Works with the Product Safety Auditor to identify and correct sanitation or environmental issues at assigned facility.
• Ensures that all chemicals used in the plant are approved for such use and that all chemicals have current MSDS information on site.
• Responsible for the dilution testing of all chemicals needing diluted.
• Develop and train all steps of each plant clean-up.
• Responsible for the pest control program.
• Other duties as identified or assigned by Quality Manager.
• Fill in for Manger during his/her absence.

Required Competencies & Knowledge:

Knowledge of:

• Master Sanitation Plan and other legal requirements for the food industry, including GMP’s.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding requirements of USDA, FDA, OTCO.
• Must be knowledgeable in GMP’s, HACCP, Allergens and BRC.
• Must understand the 10 principles of sanitary equipment design.
• Good understanding of commercial manufacturing Fresh, Frozen, and Co-packaging

Skilled in:

• Demonstrated good record in developing and maintaining programs and handling
• conflicts with positive and practical attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer literate, self-motivated and
• able to make sound business decisions.
• Excellent motivational and people skills.

Ability to:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical ability, leadership strength and ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Make sound business decisions.

Proficiency in: MS Office, Excel, SAP / PICK Systems

Work Environment:

• Computer work in an office setting.
• Frequently in production environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and fluctuations in temperature.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Food Science or combination of education and experience.
• 3 plus years’ experience in food industry or pharma industry with at least 3 years as Sanitation Supervisor.
• 3rd shift hours: 11PM to 7AM, Sunday-Friday

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Job Summary:

The Plant Sanitation supervisor is responsible for implementing the Sanitation program, and for ensuring that all current Food Safety Standards are being met throughout the site. The Sanitation supervisor will train and develop all sanitation employees to be able to identify and control GMP issues and to enforce all current food safety standards. The Sanitation Supervisor will be responsible for communicating in a clear manner any Sanitation issues with the Quality Manager, Plant Manager, and/or all the Production and Sanitation Staff.

Job Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the development of and maintenance of Sanitation program (HACCP, Allergen, etc.) for a variety of products in compliance with customer and government regulations.
• Assists with consumer complaint issues and leading plant teams in the direction necessary to minimize complaints.
• Assists with the development of Sanitation procedures and paperwork.
• Must have a strong working relationship with Plant Manager and Quality/Sanitation Manager
• Work with the Sanitation Team in identifying sanitation or regulation issues at assigned facility.
• Ensure that the facility is ready for Third Party or Customer inspections.
• Assists with policy, procedures and paperwork to ensure that all Company and Customer standards are achieved in assigned plant.
• Provides an atmosphere that allows for the development of future supervisors or managers.
• Assists with the management of the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Leads Continuous Improvement of facility sanitation.
• Assists with the control and maintenance of the Sanitation budget.
• Supervises Sanitation chemical suppliers.
• Manages Sanitation staff.
• Works with the Product Safety Auditor to identify and correct sanitation or environmental issues at assigned facility.
• Ensures that all chemicals used in the plant are approved for such use and that all chemicals have current MSDS information on site.
• Responsible for the dilution testing of all chemicals needing diluted.
• Develop and train all steps of each plant clean-up.
• Responsible for the pest control program.
• Other duties as identified or assigned by Quality Manager.
• Fill in for Manger during his/her absence.

Required Competencies & Knowledge:

Knowledge of:

• Master Sanitation Plan and other legal requirements for the food industry, including GMP’s.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding requirements of USDA, FDA, OTCO.
• Must be knowledgeable in GMP’s, HACCP, Allergens and BRC.
• Must understand the 10 principles of sanitary equipment design.
• Good understanding of commercial manufacturing Fresh, Frozen, and Co-packaging

Skilled in:

• Demonstrated good record in developing and maintaining programs and handling
• conflicts with positive and practical attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer literate, self-motivated and
• able to make sound business decisions.
• Excellent motivational and people skills.

Ability to:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical ability, leadership strength and ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Make sound business decisions.

Proficiency in: MS Office, Excel, SAP / PICK Systems

Work Environment:

• Work computer work in an office setting.
• Frequently in production environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and fluctuations in temperature.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Food Science or combination of education and experience.
• 3 plus years’ experience in the food or pharma industry with at least 3 years as Sanitation Supervisor.
• Must have to work 3rd Shift Hours: 11PM to 7AM – Sunday-Friday.