Production Supervisor - Sanitation

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Schaumburg, IL

9d•$82,752 - $109,760•Onsite

About The Position

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. The Supervisor Production is responsible for assisting in the planning, supervising, and administration of sanitation programs designed to ensure continuous production while meeting customer specifications, plant cleanliness and maintaining food safety.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required
1-3 years sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Minimum of one (1) year demonstrated people leadership.
Previous experience in a food facility.
Ability to establish trust and credibility with employees.
Ability to influence and promote change on all levels of the organization.
Sound technical skills, logical ability, and strong problem analysis and resolutions skills with a strong operational focus.
Ability to demonstrate discretion and business ethics.
Ability to gather and analyze all types of data, identify the appropriate relationships between the different data, anticipate business directions and recommend fact based decisions.
Prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously with aggressive deadlines.
Good interpersonal, as well as strong written and oral communications skills.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of diverse individuals within the plant and corporate environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitors daily operations to ensure continuous plant cleanliness.
Operates and trains personnel sanitation equipment, such as CIP (Clean in Place), COP (Clean out of Place), floor scrubbers, pressure washers, tank foamers, water hoses, air hoses, and sanitizer dispensers properly.
Coordinates the ordering of sanitation supplies.
Works with quality assurance and maintenance on environmental swabs and pre-ops swabs issues to improve sanitation standards and the purity of the product.
Adheres to all MCS (Master Cleaning Schedules) to ensure the sanitation of all the equipment.
Coordinate with other supervisors on the cleaning of support areas such as warehouse areas, docks, coolers, freezers, dough and trash compactor areas and maintenance shops.
Recommends changes to MCS to improve our sanitation procedures.
Ensures that all sanitation logs and forms are completed in a timely manner.
Interprets specifications and job orders and assigns duties to employees.
Performs ongoing evaluation to ensure that we are following sanitation procedures as written and/or recommend changes as needed.
Submits requisition forms for materials and/or equipment to Department Manager as needed.
Maintains sanitation equipment in good working condition.
Supervises the department function and processes.
Supervises department for compliance with established policies and objectives of the company and contributions in attaining objectives.
Oversees the work activities and professional training and development of 30-60 direct reports.
Works with Manager to attain goals, carry out strategies, plans, and policies to increase profitability and success of the Company.
Implements and enforces policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation.
Assists in developing and carrying out department’s goals, objectives, and systems.
Conducts interviews, appraisal performances, on boarding, and disciplinary meetings including terminations.
Approves payroll and amends Source Time errors for hourly employees.
Fills out appropriate paperwork, i.e. hiring, termination, replacement, performance evaluations, accident reports, vacation requests, and counseling forms.
Monitors employee’s adherence to company rules and policies and takes necessary corrective action if needed.
Assists in reviewing and maintaining crewing levels and optimizing to meet or surpass NPF cost targets.
Suggests ways to control labor and supply costs as well as improve processes.
Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.
Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).
Maintains a high level of safety awareness for an accident-free work place.
Reports any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety-related issues to Management.
Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.