Sanitation Supervisor

Job Summary

The Plant Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for implementing the Sanitation program, ensuring compliance with Food Safety Standards, and training sanitation employees.

Job Duties

• Aid in the development and maintenance of Sanitation programs (HACCP, Allergen, etc.) for various products in compliance with customer and government regulations.
• Assist with consumer complaint issues and lead plant teams to minimize complaints.
• Develop and maintain Sanitation procedures and paperwork.
• Work closely with the Plant Manager, Quality Manager, and Sanitation Manager.
• Identify and address sanitation or regulatory issues within the facility.
• Ensure the facility is prepared for Third Party or Customer inspections.
• Manage the Master Sanitation Schedule and lead Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Control and manage the Sanitation budget.
• Supervise Sanitation chemical suppliers and staff.
• Collaborate with the Product Safety Auditor to identify and correct sanitation or environmental issues.
• Ensure all chemicals used in the plant are approved and have current MSDS information.
• Perform dilution testing of all chemicals requiring dilution.
• Train all aspects of plant clean-up.
• Manage the Pest Control Program.

Required Competencies & Knowledge

• Knowledge of legal requirements for the food industry, including GMP’s, FDA, MDA, HACCP, Allergens, and BRC.
• Understanding of 10 principles of sanitary equipment design.
• Knowledge of commercial bakeries and bakery equipment, as well as the functionality of ingredients in the bakery process and their relation to possible insect development.
• Good record in developing and maintaining programs and handling conflicts with a positive and practical attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, self-motivation, and ability to make sound business decisions.
• Strong motivational and people skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and SAP.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Sanitation preferred, but work experience in food or pharmaceutical industries is acceptable.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in the food or pharmaceutical industry.
• This is a flexible schedule with primary shifts typically being 3rd shift.
• Training will be provided during first shift.

Work Environment

• Primarily works on the manufacturing floor.
• Frequent exposure to production environments including noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and temperature fluctuations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.