Sanitation Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Zeeland, MI

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor directs and supervises cleaning of plant production equipment and facilities to meet food safety requirements under federal, state, and local regulations, as well as DFA and customer quality and safety standards. The role ensures employees follow company policies and procedures, maintains sanitation quality and department efficiency at or above standards, and supports continual improvement of Food Safety and Quality programs. The supervisor oversees day-to-day sanitation, develops and documents cleaning procedures and the Master Sanitation Schedule, protects product during sanitation, and coordinates sanitation activities with some production needs. The role also trains and supervises sanitation employees, ensures compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and GMP requirements, and coordinates with management, chemical suppliers, R&D, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 2 years of manufacturing experience in the food industry.
At least 2 years in a similar role, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
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, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Analytical, critical, inductive, and deductive logic and reasoning skills.
Adaptable and flexible, with effective time and scheduling management skills.
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 cleaning and sanitation of plant production equipment and facilities.
Develop and document cleaning procedures, including SSOPs and cleaning logs.
Develop, maintain, and comply with the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Create clear, systematic cleaning procedures for equipment and facility areas.
Protect product during sanitation activities.
Coordinate sanitation and some production items for the plant, including packaging and processing equipment.
Ensure quality, productivity, and food safety requirements are met.
Train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems.
Train and document sanitation workers in safe equipment operation and disassembly.
Supervise, motivate, and train sanitation production workers.
Conduct meetings or lead group discussions as needed.
Ensure compliance with safety rules and standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Ensure food safety and quality control specifications and company GMPs are followed.
Work with management and chemical suppliers on chemical and process changes to improve sanitation and reduce costs.
Coordinate with R&D and Quality Assurance on sanitation matters related to 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 and ongoing projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.