Sanitation Supervisor- 3rd Shift

Makers Pride • Carol Stream, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Sanitation Supervisor implements the Sanitation program and ensures current food safety standards are met throughout the site. The Supervisor trains and develops sanitation employees to identify and control GMP issues and enforce food safety standards, and communicates sanitation issues clearly to the Plant Manager and Production and Sanitation staff.

This role supports the development and maintenance of sanitation programs, procedures, and documentation; helps prepare the facility for third-party and customer inspections; and leads continuous improvement of facility sanitation. The Supervisor oversees sanitation staff and chemical suppliers, supports the sanitation budget and Master Sanitation Schedule, and is responsible for the pest control program and proper approval, documentation, and dilution testing of plant chemicals.

This is a full-time, salaried third-shift position, scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, with some weekend work. Work is primarily on the manufacturing floor, with frequent exposure to noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and temperature fluctuations. The pay range is $66,813–$100,219 per year, with eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive. Benefits include health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of experience in the food or pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of the Master Sanitation Plan and other legal requirements for the food industry, including GMPs.
• Knowledge of FDA and MDA requirements.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, allergens, and SQF.
• Understanding of the 10 principles of sanitary equipment design.
• Understanding of commercial bakeries and bakery equipment, ingredient functionality in the bakery process, and how it relates to possible insect development.
• Demonstrated record of developing and maintaining programs and handling conflicts with a positive, practical attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy, self-motivation, and ability to make sound business decisions.
• Excellent motivational and people skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the location of application; work authorization sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree in Sanitation; relevant work experience may be accepted instead.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Sanitation program and ensure current food safety standards are met throughout the site.
• Train and develop sanitation employees to identify and control GMP issues and enforce food safety standards.
• Communicate sanitation issues to the Plant Manager and Production and Sanitation staff.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of sanitation programs, including HACCP and allergen programs, in compliance with customer and government regulations.
• Assist with consumer complaint issues and lead plant teams in efforts to minimize complaints.
• Assist with developing sanitation procedures and paperwork.
• Work with the Sanitation Team to identify sanitation or regulatory issues at the facility.
• Ensure the facility is ready for third-party or customer inspections.
• Assist with policies, procedures, and paperwork to achieve company and customer standards at the assigned plant.
• Foster an atmosphere that supports leadership development.
• Assist with management of the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Lead continuous improvement of facility sanitation.
• Assist with control and maintenance of the sanitation budget.
• Work with the Product Safety Auditor to identify and correct sanitation or environmental issues.
• Ensure chemicals used in the plant are approved and have current MSDS information on site.
• Conduct dilution testing for chemicals that require dilution.
• Develop and train employees on each step of plant cleanup.
• Manage the pest control program.
• Supervise sanitation staff and sanitation chemical suppliers.
• Perform other duties as identified or assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• Dental benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• Wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed