3rd Shift Sanitation Supervisor

Great Lakes Cheese•Plymouth, WI

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor oversees and directs the sanitation department team in sanitation activities for production areas and machines. The role provides leadership, guidance, and direction to sanitation employees; makes independent decisions about sanitation processes and improvements; and works closely with the quality control department to gather information and follow up. The supervisor helps maintain a safe work environment and ensures employees follow safety policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Safe Quality Food Program. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the manager.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or commensurate experience.
At least 4 years of sanitation experience.
In-depth understanding of manufacturing sanitation processes.
Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
Ability to provide leadership, support, communication, and direction to line personnel.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, and solve problems beyond routine issues.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
SAP experience.
Management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Organize, lead, and supervise sanitation employees, addressing problems before they develop.
Observe and evaluate processes and make independent decisions about sanitation processes and improvements.
Provide assistance and guidance so sanitation employees can complete daily tasks and achieve goals.
Communicate effectively and make sound decisions.
Evaluate employee performance and administer discipline when needed.
Assist with departmental selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion, and termination decisions.
Delegate responsibilities as needed.
Schedule employee vacations.
Maintain accurate records and employee files.
Motivate employees by example.
Address daily employee issues and complaints, listening and providing tactful feedback.
Work with the quality control department on information gathering and follow-up.
Help assure a safe work environment.
Work overtime as needed, potentially with little or no notice.
Follow stated safety policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Safe Quality Food Program policies and procedures.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.