Sanitation Supervisor

Great Lakes Cheese•Abilene, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor oversees and directs the sanitation department team in all areas of sanitation for production areas and machines. This role involves organizing, leading, and supervising sanitation employees, making independent decisions on sanitation processes and improvements, and providing guidance and support to the team. The supervisor will also evaluate employee performance, administer discipline, assist with hiring decisions, delegate responsibilities, schedule vacations, and maintain accurate records. Effective communication, problem-solving, and ensuring a safe work environment are key aspects of this position. The role also requires collaboration with the quality control department and adherence to safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Safe Quality Food Program. Overtime may be required with little or no notice.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or commensurate experience.
4 years of sanitation experience or more.
In depth understanding of manufacturing sanitation processes.
Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to line personnel.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
SAP experience.
Management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Organize, lead and supervise sanitation employees; solves problems before they develop.
Observe/evaluate processes and draws on experience to make independent decisions on issues relating to sanitation processes and improvements.
Provide assistance and guidance to sanitation employees, providing them with what they need to accomplish daily tasks and achieve goals.
Communicate effectively and makes sound decisions.
Evaluate employee performance.
Administer discipline when needed.
Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.
Delegate responsibilities as needed.
Schedule employee vacations.
Maintain accurate records and employee files.
Motivate by example.
Process daily employee issues and complaints.
Work closely with the quality control department, assisting with information gathering and follow-up.
Assure a safe work environment.
Ability to work overtime as needed with little or no notice.
Perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
Produce products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.