Sanitation Supervisor

The James Skinner LLC•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor reports directly to the Sanitation Manager. He/She is responsible for the supervision of the Sanitation employees and functions for their shift. Additionally the Sanitation Supervisor leads all Sanitation procedures, executing all employee safety policies, food safety policies and associated administrative policies. The Sanitation Supervisor must manage all day to day sanitation operations and ensure all sanitation assignments are achieved.

Requirements

Oral Communication—the individual speaks clearly and understands verbal instructions.
Planning/Organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
Quality—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors Zone product workmanship to ensure quality.
Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Safety and Security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and manages equipment, processes, and materials properly.
Continuous Improvement—the supervisor participates in Daily Zone Audits to protect the business and strive for perpetual excellence.
Managing Diversity--proven ability to work with a variety of people, based not only on legally protected classifications but also differences in communication styles, learning styles and other differences.
Motivating Others--demonstrated skill in contributing to a motivating work environment.
Ethics and Values--demonstrated ability to maintain the highest ethical standards in the work environment.
Integrity and Trust--demonstrated skill in earning and keeping co-worker and direct reports trust.
Organizing--demonstrated skill in organizing work, setting priorities and planning ahead required.
Perseverance--demonstrated skill in working toward goals despite encountering obstacles.
Drive for Results--focus on and commitment to achieving outcomes required.

Responsibilities

Executing plant sanitation programs and ensuring compliance with company standards.
Maintaining the plant Master Sanitation Schedule and the supporting programs.
Effectively training all department team members in all facets of department policies and procedures.
Motivating sanitation personnel to accomplish company objectives.
Ensuring the team adheres with SSOPs.
Working with Production, Maintenance, Material Control and Quality Assurance to plan and schedule work to ensure compliance with the Master Sanitation Schedule while maximizing productivity.
Communicating daily with all sanitation employees on his/her shift, both individually and as a group, to ensure effective two-way communication concerning sanitation issues and concerns.
Ensuring all employees are trained properly prior to executing tasks.
Analyzing and resolving work problems as associated with the sanitation department.
Collaborating with Quality Assurance and Production to resolve food safety issues.
Recommending process improvements, improved equipment design and improved sanitation cleaning procedures to continuously improve sanitation methods.
Supervising assigned employees, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action and performance management.
Being prepared and participating in all external plant audits and federal and local agency audits.
Adhering to and administering the Pest Control Program, Master Sanitation Program, Chemical Usage and Safety Training, Plant Grounds Maintenance Program, Container/ Color Code Program, Waste Removal, Pre-operations Inspections Program, Lock Out/ Tag Out – Confined Space, and Sanitation MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets).
Testing chemical strength periodically using the Conductivity and PH Meter.
Training, instructing and enforcing employees in regards to sanitation standards, GMPs, SSOPs, company objectives, food safety policies and company policies.
Being a role model for the company culture.
Improving working conditions (safety, quality, cleanliness, & costs) and increasing subordinates' skills and capabilities.
Preparing activity plans for the above and discussing them with manager.
Assisting Manager in improving a system of sanitation control, standard operating procedure, safety, quality control, and performance management.