Sanitation Supervisor

The Marzetti Company•Horse Cave, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Sanitation Supervisor directs and coordinates the overall housekeeping and sanitation of food contact areas and manufacturing equipment to ensure compliance to required standards for cleanliness. Assures quality and safety while achieving established goals and objectives. This role will be a Weekend 3rd Shift Sanitation Supervisor position, providing leadership and oversight of sanitation operations during the weekend overnight shift. Supervises 2-25 dept. employees. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and results of the sanitation department. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, appraising and terminating employees; planning, assigning and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints/grievances and resolving problems.

Requirements

2-3 years sanitation/chemical usage and leadership experience in a manufacturing environment required, preferably food-related industry.
Demonstrated ability to appropriately work with confidential information and situations and manage correspondence.
Positive leadership and self-motivation skills.
Strong organizational abilities, capable of multi-tasking.
Working knowledge of manufacturing effective staffing, scheduling, budgets, CIP systems, equipment & chemical processes with proven troubleshooting and resolution aptitude.
Ability to read & interpret written & verbal direction while working in a safe, effective & productive manner within a fast-paced environment.
High School Diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

BS Degree in Food Science, Sanitation with Chemical standards or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Work Safely, Communicate, Communicate, Communicate, Respect Each Other, Be Positive -You Can Make It Happen, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable – stand behind what you do
Works respectfully with all team members to ensure the Safety, Quality, production and support of our products and goals on a daily basis.
Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.
Actively participates in Marzetti Operational Excellence, special projects or tasks, and modification programs as needed with prior approval.
Actively participates in department/shift/team meetings and is involved with improvement/resolutions & follow-up.
Maintains highest standard of Safety for all functions on an ongoing basis and ensures compliance for self and others to OSHA standards.
Performs daily inspection of all PPE required including but not limited to SLIP-RESISTANT/STEEL-TOED SHOES, safety glasses, gloves, shields and aprons to ensure good overall condition of items that provide optimal personal safety & protection while working in the facility.
Successfully acquires and maintains Lock Out-Tag Out Certification for machine and safely performs all functions in accordance to OHSA and company requirements and standards.
Performs daily inspection of power equipment with proper documentation.
As a member of The Marzetti Company, completes his/her Behavior Based Safety Observations (BBSO), corrects issues when identified, and participates in problem solving.
As a member of The Marzetti Company, completes his/her Behavior Based Quality observations (BBQs), corrects issues when identified and participates in problem solving.
Ensures compliance to quality, food safety / HACCP, FSMA, Food Defense, 5S, OSHA and other support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards.
Communicates any concerns related to product safety, integrity, quality and legality to management or to the confidential hotline if the need for anonymity is necessary.
Promotes integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members, customers & vendors.
Directs and supervises sanitation employees.
Coordinates the master sanitation schedule/program for all processing and packaging equipment and storage vessels in accordance with company and FDA standards.
Responsible for meeting established sanitation objectives and controls and minimizes the overtime labor costs, maintenance / repair costs and equipment downtime.
Works with HR for hiring, training and scheduling of production work force.
Responsible for and coordinates shift activities through planning and communication with employees to ensure all sanitation objectives are accomplished in a timely, cost-effective and safe manner.
Ensures scheduling of the sanitation department.
Compiles required sanitation reporting accurately and timely.
Maintains close working relationship with all departments and responds to deviations from standards immediately.
Monitors CIP equipment to ensure proper operation by shift personnel.
Monitors the usage & storage of all cleaning/sanitizing chemicals and agents to ensure compliance to safety requirements & no unauthorized access or usage occurs.
Coordinates with department managers and shift supervisors to ensure a trouble-free shift start-up.
Responsible for & maintains positive employee, corporate and community relations along with appropriate interface with customer service, vendors & contractors.
Regular Attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and procedures.
Performs tasks or responsibilities as assigned by Management.
Complete initial/annual training to ensure the individual is properly qualified (QI) to perform all required job tasks as outlined in training programs/records.