Sanitation Supervisor - Irvine Plant

Northgate Gonzalez Markets•Irvine, CA

12h•$68,640 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northgate Gonzalez Market has grown from one store in Anaheim in 1980 to over 40 locations across Southern California, and we’re looking for passionate, customer-focused team members to join our family. We offer flexible schedules, opportunities for growth, and an associate discount of up to 20% for you and your household—all in a positive and fun work environment where you’ll feel valued and appreciated. If you’re enthusiastic, team-oriented, and ready to build a career with us, we’d love to meet you. Sanitation Job Summary: Maintains Plant’s food contact surfaces and non-food contact surfaces in all areas & equipment in pristine and optimum conditions throughout the shift. Executes Company’s GMP program and strictly abides by its policies. Under the direction of Quality Assurance, executes the food safety & quality assurance programs of the plant. Under the direction & supervision of Sanitation Manager & QA, works with specialized vendors to develop, implement, and execute all sanitation standards operational procedures, (SSOP’S). Assists Quality Assurance in the implementation and monitoring of all USDA pre-requisite requirements such as Listeria, allergens, and traceability. Assists Sanitation Manager in managing all cleaning-related chemicals in plant. Performs the correct dilution ratios of chemicals and trains and monitors that the Sanitarian team abides by them. Responsible to always wear appropriate safety gear while performing work duties and ensures that all personnel under his supervision wear it as well. Reports immediately any deviation or policy failure. Ensures that all equipment is properly and safely disassembled, clean, rinse & sanitize and reassemble back together in a proper and safe way, according to Safety & SSOP guidelines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Some of these tasks include, but are not limited to: Must have a basic understanding of USDA, FDA, and Health Department on-the-job demands. Executes the Company’s General Manufacturing Practices, (GMP) policies & procedures. Responsible for the implementation and execution of all Sanitation Standard Operational Procedures, (SSOP’S). Assists Quality Assurance in the implementation and execution of HACCP. Manages all cleaning-related chemicals, performs the correct dilution ratios, and trains all personnel in its use. Ensures that all chemicals are always locked and secured in a previously assigned place. Responsible for his safety and the safety of his direct report. Always executes the Lock-out / Tag out program. Ensures that they always wear the correct safety gear to perform the job and that all sanitation personnel wear it as well and reports any deviation of policy. Works under the direction of QA in executing correct pre-operational inspections and having the plant ready for USDA inspection in time. Works closely with Production Associates and QA in preventing potential cross-contamination situations. Maintain a safe work environment by properly implementing the IIPP (Injury Illness Prevention Programs). Completes sanitation log records daily, as per QA directive. Works closely with Maintenance department to prevent water-related damage in processing equipment. Works closely with Quality Assurance department in the execution of the Pest Control program. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Promote health and safety in the workplace. Maintains plant in optimum and pristine sanitation condition. Display good work ethic, resourcefulness, and organization. Reports immediately any malfunction issues and/or missing equipment parts as well as any damaged equipment while performing the daily tasks. Ensures that every associate works as previously assigned in the department’s weekly schedule. Ensures that all direct reports take the assigned breaks promptly as per Company’s policy. Leads by example in proper uniform and work gear. Trains all direct reports in proper filling of sanitation records, as per Quality Assurance guidelines. Trains all direct reports in the lock out / tag out program, as per Company’s policy. Trains direct reports in proper equipment prep prior to wash down. Manages water consumption in Plant. Avoids use of excess water throughout the Plant. Performs the SSOP training manual in EACH piece of equipment and trains direct reports in its implementation and daily execution. Maintains peripherical areas of plant in acceptable sanitary conditions such as associate’s restrooms, locker rooms and break rooms. Maintains the trash and other peripheral areas outside the plant in proper sanitary conditions. Leads by example in maintaining an exceptional GMP program in his/her person, team, and workplace. Keeps chemical cage area always locked. Maintains a solid attendance record.

Requirements

Must have solid leadership skills.
Must be HACCP Certified.
Must have a basic food handler’s certification.
Basic knowledge on Food manufacturing, processing, and sanitation.
Ability to understand and effectively communicate the daily pre-operational inspections and constant sanitation of plant.
Must be able to work independently or in a team environment.
Must be able to lead, delegate, monitor, and follow up.
Must have effective communication and mentoring skills.
Must have a very strong Customer service commitment.
Able to resolve operational problems related to projects and minimize delays or unexpected cost increases.
Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with effective communication skills and ability to work in a high output environment.
Ability to develop creative solutions to problems and challenges as they are identified and resolve them in a timely manner.
Able to demonstrate attention to detail and follow through in all areas of responsibility.
Ability to develop & coordinate project plans / projects and communicate changes and progress effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the department associates, peers, and Plant Management.
Must be able to lift 30 Lbs. frequently and 40 Lbs. occasionally; stand, reach, climb, and lift frequently.
Must be able to use calculator to perform general mathematical functions.
Must be able work with others and coordinate cross-contamination prevention with co-workers.
Must work with minimum or no supervision.
Must have an excellent attendance record, reliable and flexible when seasonal work is occasionally required.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to calculate dilution rates to obtain specific final PPM concentrations.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintains Plant’s food contact surfaces and non-food contact surfaces in all areas & equipment in pristine and optimum conditions throughout the shift.
Executes Company’s GMP program and strictly abides by its policies.
Under the direction of Quality Assurance, executes the food safety & quality assurance programs of the plant.
Under the direction & supervision of Sanitation Manager & QA, works with specialized vendors to develop, implement, and execute all sanitation standards operational procedures, (SSOP’S).
Assists Quality Assurance in the implementation and monitoring of all USDA pre-requisite requirements such as Listeria, allergens, and traceability.
Assists Sanitation Manager in managing all cleaning-related chemicals in plant.
Performs the correct dilution ratios of chemicals and trains and monitors that the Sanitarian team abides by them.
Responsible to always wear appropriate safety gear while performing work duties and ensures that all personnel under his supervision wear it as well.
Reports immediately any deviation or policy failure.
Ensures that all equipment is properly and safely disassembled, clean, rinse & sanitize and reassemble back together in a proper and safe way, according to Safety & SSOP guidelines.
Must have a basic understanding of USDA, FDA, and Health Department on-the-job demands.
Executes the Company’s General Manufacturing Practices, (GMP) policies & procedures.
Responsible for the implementation and execution of all Sanitation Standard Operational Procedures, (SSOP’S).
Assists Quality Assurance in the implementation and execution of HACCP.
Manages all cleaning-related chemicals, performs the correct dilution ratios, and trains all personnel in its use.
Ensures that all chemicals are always locked and secured in a previously assigned place.
Responsible for his safety and the safety of his direct report.
Always executes the Lock-out / Tag out program.
Ensures that they always wear the correct safety gear to perform the job and that all sanitation personnel wear it as well and reports any deviation of policy.
Works under the direction of QA in executing correct pre-operational inspections and having the plant ready for USDA inspection in time.
Works closely with Production Associates and QA in preventing potential cross-contamination situations.
Maintain a safe work environment by properly implementing the IIPP (Injury Illness Prevention Programs).
Completes sanitation log records daily, as per QA directive.
Works closely with Maintenance department to prevent water-related damage in processing equipment.
Works closely with Quality Assurance department in the execution of the Pest Control program.
Promote health and safety in the workplace.
Maintains plant in optimum and pristine sanitation condition.
Display good work ethic, resourcefulness, and organization.
Reports immediately any malfunction issues and/or missing equipment parts as well as any damaged equipment while performing the daily tasks.
Ensures that every associate works as previously assigned in the department’s weekly schedule.
Ensures that all direct reports take the assigned breaks promptly as per Company’s policy.
Leads by example in proper uniform and work gear.
Trains all direct reports in proper filling of sanitation records, as per Quality Assurance guidelines.
Trains all direct reports in the lock out / tag out program, as per Company’s policy.
Trains direct reports in proper equipment prep prior to wash down.
Manages water consumption in Plant.
Avoids use of excess water throughout the Plant.
Performs the SSOP training manual in EACH piece of equipment and trains direct reports in its implementation and daily execution.
Maintains peripherical areas of plant in acceptable sanitary conditions such as associate’s restrooms, locker rooms and break rooms.
Maintains the trash and other peripheral areas outside the plant in proper sanitary conditions.
Leads by example in maintaining an exceptional GMP program in his/her person, team, and workplace.
Keeps chemical cage area always locked.
Maintains a solid attendance record.