Sanitation Supervisor

Indiana Packers Corporation • Frankfort, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, foodservice and private label producer of fresh and processed meats based in Delphi, Indiana. Since the start of operations in 1991, we have experienced rapid growth from a single pork processing company into a multi-plant diversified producer of fresh and processed meats, with locations throughout America's Heartland and revenues of approximately $1.5B. We are best known for our national brand Kentucky Legend (the best-selling boneless ham brand in the United States) as well as several well-known regional brands, including Indiana Kitchen, Fischer's, Field, Mickelberry's, Kentuckian Gold, and Scott Pete. We now have processing facilities in Frankfort, Indiana; Holland, Michigan; and Owensboro, Kentucky. We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. We support our team members by offering a total rewards package, including competitive pay, three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts), pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, a retirement/401K (with 50% match on team members' contributions up to 8%), a competitive paid time off program, educational assistance, and numerous advancement opportunities. With more than 3,100 team members located across 14 different states, we are a big company with a small company culture. Indiana Packers Corporation is in Delphi, Indiana, just 15 minutes away from the greater Lafayette/West Lafayette area, home of Purdue University. Summary: Indiana Packers Corporation is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor for 3rd Shift operations . The Sanitation Supervisor oversees the cleaning process, operating procedures, and working conditions at Indiana Packers Corporation. This position is responsible for supervising production employees in a processing environment and ensuring established daily cleaning, safety, and time sensitive targets are achieved. The Sanitation Supervisor will utilize their skill, experience and decision-making ability to ensure the department sanitation meets company, customer and government specifications. This position reports to the Plant Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience in a manufacturing/sanitation environment, meat processing preferred
• Knowledge of USDA and HACCP/GMP/OSHA procedures
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to multi-task in a work a fast paced environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, wet, humid, and odorous environments
• Demonstrated experience in chemical handling, including the safe usage, storage, and application of cleaning agents, sanitizers, and acid-based chemicals.
• Flexibility to work on a variety of shifts and work extensive overtime, including weekends
• Good computer literacy skills and possess ability to write clear and concise reports
• Results driven and employee-oriented
• Commitment to following safety policies and practices and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Uphold company policies and ethical standards
• Good leadership and motivational skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Willingness to attend classes or training as needed
• This position is floor based and requires standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Not typical but there will be periods when you may have to assist in moving boxes up to 90lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the activities of the team members in the sanitation and inspection of processing areas prior to production in accordance with established and accepted company criteria
• Implement and maintain safety standards throughout his/her area of responsibility as required by law and company policy
• Direct and implement job related training for all team members in his/her department
• Utilize strong communication skills to properly coach and guide team members to resolve employee issues and ensures corrective actions are implemented and followed
• Create and foster a high morale workplace with the highest ethical standards by treating all team members with dignity and respect
• Manage the completion of sanitation schedules as determined by manager
• Ensure all proper sanitation procedures (chemical usage and application, safety, etc...) are adhered to and not compromised
• Ensure the appropriate level of discipline and accountability for team members while in pursuit of company and or customer established goals
• Monitor and make appropriate timely improvement actions necessary to meet sanitation goals
• Utilize problem solving techniques, teamwork building strategies and process control tools to efficiently meet or exceed the schedule
• Facilitate workflow management, workforce scheduling, and placement to ensure the facility and company goals are successfully met or exceeded
• Conduct, lead, or implement the appropriate process audits; the audits will identify the need for the appropriate containment, corrective, and preventive actions, leading to minimizing or eliminating process deviations and non-conforming Pre-OP inspection root causes
• Maintain team member compliance of company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping through the application of fair and consistent accountability methods
• Work with other supervision daily to ensure the facility is operating to the highest level of efficiency
• Conduct pre-operation activities as directed
• Perform other duties as needed or required

Benefits

• competitive pay
• three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts)
• pharmacy, dental, and vision plans
• a retirement/401K (with 50% match on team members' contributions up to 8%)
• a competitive paid time off program
• educational assistance
• numerous advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED