Sanitation Supervisor

About the role

A Sanitation Supervisor enforces policies and procedures surrounding food safety and hygiene. They examine manufacturing equipment to ensure it meets governmental standards and develop plans to correct violations. They consult with management on compliance issues and recommend process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the sanitation process
• Ensure health and safety guidelines are followed
• Maintain injury-free operations
• Track and improve key performance indicators in sanitation
• Ensure sanitation is cost-effective and meets targets
• Develop and manage labor resources for sanitation
• Implement and coordinate standard operating procedures for key sanitation operations
• Ensure sanitation does not impact product quality and production timelines
• Work with Quality Manager/Supervisor to ensure processes are capable and improving
• Manage human resources and material resources required for sanitation tasks
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and 5S processes
• Estimate labor and operational costs for ongoing operations and new projects
• Monitor and adjust sanitation processes as needed
• Drive continuous improvement through change management and best practices
• Liaise with various departments and external parties
• Optimize resource utilization and implement effective sanitation organization
• Coach and develop team members and other key resources
• Supervise and motivate teams of workers
• Review performance of subordinates
• Manage the Master Sanitation Schedule and Action Item Logs
• Perform titration testing of chemicals

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Science, Business, or a related field with 5-10 years of relevant experience
• Strong decision-making and interpersonal skills
• Team player and independent worker with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership and technical skills in large-scale manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing techniques and related CI tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and corporate enterprise software systems
• Direct supervisory responsibilities for 30-50 employees