3rd Shift Site Supervisor $26-$36 Mechanical & QA

Ragozzino Foods Inc.•Meriden, CT

54d•$26 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The main function of the Third Shift Site Supervisor is supervising cleaning of the plant production equipment and facility to meet food safety requirements as required by federal, state, and local regulations, customer quality and safety standards. Provide hands on support for plant transition to first shift as well as conduct detail mechanical part cleaning. Will oversee all mechanics, production, and quality associates onsite during work hours.

Requirements

Prior experience in food manufacturing or sanitation strongly preferred.
Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial or processing equipment required
Basic understanding of Quality Assurance principles preferred.
Ability to read and follow written procedures in English and Spanish.
Must be Bilingual English and Spanish with ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Posses or willing to Obtain OSHA 30.
Ability to lift 50 + lbs and work in cold, hot, wet, or humid environments.
Strong attention to detail, dependability, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on 3rd shift.
Problem solving skills
Basic knowledge of GMP’s
Familiar with SQF and regulatory compliance audits
Ability to preform multi-tasks daily
Able to be on feet most of the workday.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, carry, and walk about the facility.

Responsibilities

Startup freezer and other production utilities as needed.
Perform detailed cleaning of high complexity equipment as required.
Authorized post internal training to conduct Preop inspections
Prepare equipment for production startup, including moving pieces into position once cleaned.
Support plant startup and transition to first shift operations.
Monitor and fix building systems including Steam, Air, Water, and Drains
Develop and train team to comply with all company policies and procedures. Maintain good working relationships with team members through strong people skills, effective communication, teamwork, counseling, and fair and consistent enforcement of Company policies and procedures.
Support the commitment and continuous improvement of Food Safety and Quality programs.
Oversee external sanitation crew consisting of 15-20, as well as janitors, mechanics, production associates on 1st and 2nd shift.
Oversee and motivate team members proper SSOP (sanitation standard operating procedures), MSS (Master Sanitation Schedules), and general cleaning of entire facility. Things to ensure happen includes proper chemical handling and storage, proper PPE, proper equipment care to avoid damage / failure.
Build effective relationships with peers, managers. Cooperate with and maintain open communication between shifts and departments.
Conduct daily safety, sanitation, and GMP compliance inspections.
Maintain all required documentation.
Provide cross functional support for sanitation elements impacting food safety and quality programs, asset care programs, preventative maintenance needs, facility improvement planning.
Identify and recommend expenditures in support of food safety, quality, and plant efficiencies.