Title Team Leader - Sanitation

About the role

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. Our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. The Sanitation Team Leader’s responsibility is to manage a sanitation team and monitor and ensure proper sanitation for the facility.

Schedule

Shift: 3rd shift, 10:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday are included as part of the work week along with weekday availability.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach and develop the sanitation team
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and TPM
• Work flexible hours
• Follow company policies
• Lift 50 lbs
• Work in wet and dusty conditions and climb ladders
• Use chemicals in a safe manner (follow chemical instructions)
• Write work orders for any equipment needing repair
• Keep and maintain the sanitation training matrix
• Keep and maintain the sanitation verification records
• Prepare all lines for a pre-op inspection in a timely manner
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude; cooperate with co-workers, management
• Assist other departments as requested in a safe and timely manner
• Report any incidents of harassment to your Manager or Human Resources Manager
• Work safely at all times and report any unsafe conditions or injuries immediately

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering or related field preferred
• 3 years of supervisory experience in a food-processing, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization, preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of sanitation processes in a food, chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, food allergens and pest control
• Demonstrated knowledge of refrigeration
• Demonstrated understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates, processing times, change-over times, etc
• Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)
• Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations including basic statistical analysis
• Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software

Pay

Annual Range/Hourly Rate: $64,277.00 – $86,963.00 (actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location).