Sanitation Supervisor 2nd Shift Raw

Link Snacks•Perry, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor leads and coordinates cleaning and sanitizing activities for the manufacturing facility and equipment in accordance with food safety and quality guidelines. The role supervises Sanitation Specialists, ensures staffing and sanitation schedules are met, manages documentation, and carries out responsibilities under company policies and procedures. The supervisor follows GMPs, HACCP training, company prerequisite programs, SOPs, USDA guidelines, and SSOPs. The position also supports personnel safety and food safety, ensures team members are trained and appropriately supervised, and coordinates with production, management, inspectors, and other departments to address sanitation issues and keep operations on schedule. Work is scheduled from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
Thorough understanding of general business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of management and team members.
Effective leadership, problem-solving, presentation, and employee-motivation skills.
Proficiency in Internet navigation and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly standing, walking, using hands to handle or feel, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting or moving up to 50 pounds is also required.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of lead or prior supervisory experience in the food industry, with chemical or sanitation experience.

Responsibilities

Lead, guide, train, develop, and provide performance feedback to Sanitation Specialists; support hiring and staffing in partnership with Human Resources.
Ensure team members follow OSHA and company safety requirements, including LOTO and PPE rules; maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area and report and investigate incidents and deficiencies.
Supervise cleaning of equipment, work areas, and facilities, and ensure cleaning is completed in time for pre-operational inspection and setup.
Validate daily production paperwork, process monitors, and run logs; maintain sanitation records, including chemical usage and costs, task calendars, supply inventories, water readings, and duct sock changes.
Modify SSOPs with cross-functional input and establish or adjust cleaning procedures as needed.
Inspect facilities and equipment for compliance with HACCP, USDA guidelines, and SSOP policies and procedures; perform routine pre-operational swab testing, adjust swabbing schedules based on results, and distribute test results weekly.
Coordinate with pre-operational inspectors and USDA inspectors; assign specialists to correct deficiencies and ensure they are resolved promptly.
Investigate sanitation issues, identify root causes and corrective actions, and respond to USDA Noncompliance Records related to pre-operational sanitation deficiencies.
Coordinate work schedules and procedures to meet production schedules; estimate worker-hour requirements and address sanitation-related mechanical problems with management and production personnel.
Recommend improvements to equipment, plant layout, lighting, ventilation, and work practices to improve sanitation and food safety.
Ensure team members are trained in safety, sanitation procedures, chemical handling, GMPs, and related requirements; implement new-hire and ongoing training.
Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching or discipline, develop personal development and corrective action plans, and support team morale and accountability.
Review, correct, and approve timekeeping records to support accurate pay.
Communicate effectively with peers, team members, leaders, and other departments; keep management informed of shift issues and suggest improvements.
Follow Lean Manufacturing Processes and perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.