Sanitation Supervisor-Weekend Night Shift

Dyersburg, TN•Dyersburg, TN

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor leads and manages the sanitation team and daily sanitation and cleaning services to ensure plant compliance with personnel safety, food safety, sanitation requirements, regulatory and customer requirements, and company standards. This is a working position involving team-based work and assigned projects, including developing methods, training and evaluating staff, and preparing daily reports. Assignments may involve inside and outside environments and changes to scheduled shifts or workdays. The supervisor oversees sanitation personnel, work assignments, training, coaching, and completed work. The role supports operations and project readiness, maintains sanitation records and inventory, checks facility cleanliness and condition, performs pre-operational inspections, and works with Quality Assurance on environmental monitoring. The supervisor may attend audits, complete corrective actions, and occasionally work after hours for projects, emergencies, or meetings. The position reports to either the Plant Manager, Shift Manager, or Sanitation Manager and is supported and backed up by the lead sanitor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous supervisory experience.
Previous cleaning and sanitation experience.
General knowledge of cleaning equipment operation and excellent knowledge of processing and packaging equipment.
Knowledge of business and management principles, including planning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques.
Professional, clear, and effective communication skills, with reading and writing comprehension.
Knowledge of training and instructional methods.
Understanding of CIP system principles.
Knowledge of chemical properties related to cleaning and sanitation.
Ability to work positively and respectfully in a team environment with cooperation and flexibility.
Proactive, self-starting approach, with a focus on goal setting and continuous improvement.
Excellent leadership and facilitation skills and the ability to interact effectively with professionals at different organizational levels.
Ability to guide, teach, and communicate with others.
Good mechanical skills.
Must be able to attend work as scheduled, read and write in English, perform basic math, follow verbal and written instructions, and interact professionally with others.
Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds.
Must be able to perform the physical duties described, including standing, squatting, kneeling, walking, repetitive hand motions, pushing and pulling, and occasionally climbing, balancing, reaching, and lifting.

Responsibilities

Lead the sanitation team in safe work practices, including chemical handling, PPE requirements, and OSHA requirements.
Understand manufacturing processes and equipment design to ensure proper sanitation and efficient production startups.
Perform pre-operational inspections before production runs.
Coordinate with owners, facilities management, and other management teams to support sanitation needs, project readiness, schedules, and deadlines.
Establish staff work standards and procedures and lead by example.
Organize and support departmental training; supervise, coach, and provide positive reinforcement to improve operations.
Maintain records and daily logs and prepare periodic activity reports for review.
Manage departmental stock and inventory.
Inspect and evaluate facility cleanliness and physical condition.
Titrate soap and sanitizer solutions and comprehend and evaluate SSOPs.
Work with Quality Assurance on the Environmental Monitoring program.
Attend third-party and customer audits when necessary and evaluate and complete corrective actions resulting from audits.
Hold disciplinary or coaching meetings as needed.
Work after hours occasionally for special projects, emergencies, or cross-departmental meetings.
Conduct quarterly team meetings, share relevant updates, listen to team concerns, and communicate concerns through SharePoint.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment, educate and direct personnel on equipment and resource use, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Recognize unsafe acts and conditions and implement appropriate corrective actions.
Complete required job, quality, safety, and training paperwork; use SharePoint and email to record corrective actions and communicate across departments and shifts.
Ensure direct reports complete required annual training and report and investigate incidents.
Review and execute the Food Safety Plan and MFP Mission Statement while maintaining product safety and quality.
Follow good manufacturing practices, including proper waste disposal, attire, grooming, and hygiene.
Perform other duties deemed necessary by management and be able to perform the jobs of team members.