Sanitation Supervisor-DICP

About the role

The Role Under the direction of the Sanitation Manager, The Sanitation Supervisor promotes and maintains adherence to food safety cleanliness. Using proper work procedures and compliance with Food Safety Standards as defined by the FDA, SQF, BRC and /or HACCP programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily workloads, training staff, and handles performance reviews and goal setting for sanitation staff of 20-30 employees.
• Responsible for training all new sanitation workers in proper cleaning SSOPs, chemical use and safety procedures.
• Oversees all sanitation functions for plant/shift.
• Schedules major cleanup projects with production supervisors.
• Manages detailed cleaning tasks as per production schedule, and master sanitation schedules.
• Maintains chemical usage and cleaning logs. Is responsible for inventory and storing of all sanitation supplies.
• Is responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and BRC requirements.
• Accountable for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to your manager.
• Partner with others by sharing knowledge, skills and information within your team and across functional areas.
• Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as professional and leadership development including temps in a union environment.
• Provide Time Clock Management along with backup assistance in the absence of Sanitation Manager.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• EXPERIENCE: 3+ Years of Supervisory Experience preferred. Experience in sanitation in a food environment required.

Specifications

• Knowledge: Sanitation chemicals and of food handling preferred.
• Skills: English required, Spanish a plus.
• Abilities: Ability to follow verbal directions. Lift up to 50 lbs.

Supervisory Scope

• Reports to Sanitation Mgr
• Direct Reports - Yes

Pay and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $69,100 to $96,740 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

About Us

About Us Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno. Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams. As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment. At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition.

What We Offer

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance.