Sanitation Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Tyson•Zeeland, MI

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor directs and supervises cleaning of plant production equipment and facilities to meet food safety requirements established by federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company and customer quality and safety standards. The role ensures employees follow company policies and procedures and that sanitation quality and department efficiency meet or exceed standards. It also supports the commitment to and continual improvement of Food Safety and Quality programs. The supervisor oversees day-to-day sanitation, develops and maintains documented cleaning procedures and schedules, protects product during sanitation, and coordinates sanitation activities with production and other departments. The role trains and supervises sanitation workers, ensures safe equipment operation and compliance with safety and food safety requirements, and works with management, chemical suppliers, R&D, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance to address sanitation needs and improve results. The position also contributes to special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 2 years of manufacturing experience in the food industry.
At least 2 years in a similar role, or equivalent experience, training, or a combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as MSDS, safety rules, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write reports.
Ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages when preparing cleaning chemicals.
Ability to use a personal computer with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Analytical, critical, inductive, and deductive logic and reasoning skills.
Adaptability, flexibility, and effective time and scheduling management.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Food industry sanitation experience.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
HACCP certification.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise day-to-day sanitation and cleaning of plant equipment and facilities.
Develop, document, maintain, and comply with cleaning procedures, including SSOPs, cleaning logs, and the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Develop clear cleaning procedures for equipment and facility areas, and protect product during sanitation.
Coordinate sanitation and certain production items for the plant, including packaging and processing equipment, to meet quality, productivity, and food safety requirements.
Plan, assign, and direct employee work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems.
Train and document sanitation workers in the safe operation and disassembly of equipment.
Supervise, motivate, and train sanitation production workers, and occasionally conduct meetings or lead group discussions.
Ensure compliance with safety rules and standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment, company GMPs, and food safety and quality specifications.
Work with management and chemical suppliers on chemical and process changes to improve sanitation results and reduce costs.
Coordinate with R&D and Quality Assurance on sanitation issues involving production, new products, and special runs.
Coordinate with Maintenance to address machinery, pump, and mill setup problems.
Work independently and as part of a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects, and perform other duties as assigned.