Sanitation Supervisor (SugarCreek)
About The Position
Sugar Creek Packing Co., founded in 1966, is a flourishing privately held, family owned food company. Its commitment to making the highest-quality, best-value products has allowed Sugar Creek to grow into one of the largest independent bacon processors servicing the global market. Direct, coordinate and monitor day-to-day activities of Plant Sanitation personnel, reviewing work assignments and sanitation procedures to identify weaknesses and recognize areas for improvement. Monitor shift safety compliance and sanitary design in order to continuously improve upon and meet Sugar Creek Packing Co. quality expectations. Assist with plant’s pest control program and customer audits.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing sanitation teams within USDA or FDA micro-sensitive environments.
- Able to read and comprehend printed and electronic information.
- Possess strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Able to instruct employees and vendors on sanitation program elements, sanitary design and food safety programs.
- Possess expert knowledge of sanitation principles, preventative programs, allergens, food zoning and related subjects.
- Possess writing skills needed to complete required program/sanitary design documentation.
- Possess skills needed to communicate and foster relationships with persons inside and outside of organization.
- Know how to use basic computer programs, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Able to set and accomplish long and short-term goals.
- Able to maintain and develop cleaning procedures.
- Know adenosine triphosphate (ATP)/Micro/Pathogen testing procedures.
- Possess investigative-corrective action skill set.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or Microbiology preferred.
- Safe Quality Foods (SQF) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all needed sanitation/safety training has been performed in timely manner for personnel working the shift.
- Examine and assess current job tasks to ensure they do not compromise employee/contractor safety.
- Work with Plant and Corporate Engineering to perform sanitary design assessments for new equipment, equipment modifications and changes to plant infrastructure.
- Accompany third-party auditors/inspectors (FDA, OSHA, customers) during plant audits or inspections, providing information on sanitation practices and policies as requested.
- Improve sanitation process by reducing needed resources (i.e. water, wastewater, chemicals, labor) whenever possible.
- Trouble-shoot issues related periodic equipment maintenance (PEM)/spoilage and process cleaning issues.
- Stop unsanitary activities or behaviors during the shift and communicate/document issues per company safety policies.
- Assist with plant’s pest control program.
- Ensure daily Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) are being strictly followed.
- Ensure security of all sanitation chemicals located on premises by limiting access and monitoring/preventing leaks, spills, etc.
- Improve cleaning/sanitizing processes to reduce damage to equipment and environment surfaces.
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
- Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
- Follow Sugar Creek Packing Co. safety rules and procedures.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
