2nd shift sanitation Lead

General Description

To lead the food safety department of 25-40 employees in order to maintain the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness throughout the plant.

Job Requirements

• Direct and coordinate all food safety activities within the plant including: pest control, microbiological testing, maintaining and enhancing food safety standards, GMP’s, SSOP’s and HACCP.
• This includes extensive training for plant employees in each of these key areas to enforce a culture of food safety.
• Direct and coordinate all GMP related programs, policies and procedures including monthly plant audits, monthly meetings and documentation of results.
• Cook and supervise preparation for and execution of all food safety audits w/AIB, RIDOH and FDA and insure compliance w/all regulations.
• Maintain and manage all work schedules of food safety personnel in a cost effective manner.
• Manage and direct fulfillment of all work orders in the food safety department in a cost effective manner and in accordance w/the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Provide job training and education of staff to insure proper execution of daily tasks and basic elements of the Food Safety program.
• Conduct purchasing activities and inventory management of food safety supplies in a cost effective manner and in accordance w/company standards.
• Responsible for participating in all activities set out by the company in support of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
• Actively participate in tri-weekly management staff meetings to promote food safety goals and provide inter-departmental guidance on company initiatives.
• Work in concert w/the BRC Training & Compliance Manager to ensure that all food safety policies and procedures adhere to the highest level of food safety in the industry.

Job Qualifications

• Average of 5 years of experience in the food and beverage industry.
• Demonstrable familiarity with current GFSI, AIB and HACCP standards and requirements.
• Experience with AIB or equal audits.
• Spanish as a second language is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Bend to grasp objects and ability to climb ladders.
• Bend and lift loads not to exceed 50 pounds unassisted or 100 pounds with assistance.
• Work in very hot temperatures (>90 degrees F) seasonally.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Ability to work in a noisy environment with the possibility of being exposed to flour, gluten, and wheat via inhalant or food handling.