2nd Shift Sanitation Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Sanitation Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage daily sanitation schedules with the Quality Manager to meet timelines. Allocate resources, including labor and equipment, to optimize workflow and achieve targets. Adjust schedules as needed to address unexpected delays or changes in production priorities.
• Sanitation Performance, Monitoring & Oversight: Supervise and perform cleaning and sanitizing tasks, ensuring adherence to USDA's Sanitation Performance Standards (9 CFR 416) and Wow Bao Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs). Document sanitation activities and complete required logs, verifications, and checklists. Communicate with Quality, Operations, and USDA to support compliance and corrective actions. Conduct regular facility rounds to observe sanitation operations, identify bottlenecks, and ensure safety. Monitor key indicators and taking corrective actions to address deviations. Monitor and enforce food quality standards, conducting regular inspections and audits. Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and food safety regulations.
• Immediate Troubleshooting & RCCA: Identify and resolve sanitation issues in collaboration with maintenance, operations, and quality teams. Implement immediate corrective actions to minimize food safety risks. Document incidents and contribute to Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis.
• Team Leadership & Development: Coach, mentor, and motivate production associates towards a culture of teamwork & improvement. Ensure staff are trained on safety protocols, equipment operation, quality standards, and hygeine practices. Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and address employee concerns. Collaborate with the Director of Operations, Assistant Plant Manager, Quality Manager and Maintenance Manager to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement by identifying sanitation enhancement opportunities. Propose innovative ideas and develop actionable execution plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with quality, maintenance & other teams to align production goals with food & personal safety. Communicate production status & challenges to the Plant Manager and others during daily meetings. Support the implementation of new processes or equipment by providing frontline insights and feedback. Lead by example in promoting a safe, respectful, and productive work environment.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with OSHA, USDA, SQF, GMP and company regulations. Identify and report safety hazards during facility rounds, coordinating with teams to address issues promptly. Promote a safety-first culture by leading by example and encouraging employee participation.

Requirements

• BASIC REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED 3+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role within food manufacturing sanitation or a similar industrial environment. Strong understanding of sanitation processes, scheduling, and workflow optimization. Proven ability to troubleshoot and implement effective solutions. Effective communication, and conflict resolution skills. Proficiency in basic computer systems for scheduling and reporting.
• PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Associate's degree or bachelor's degree in operations management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with food safety standards such as HACCP, USDA, or SQF. Lean Six Sigma, industry certification and/or Industry membership.